Did you know that 66% of filed H-1B lottery applications won’t be considered for processing this year? That’s because the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received more than 233,000 H-1B petitions for FY 2016, which is a staggering two-thirds more than the 85,000 limit.

Why is there a limit?
There are many skilled workers from around the world that would like to join the U.S. labor market. To manage immigration levels, the USCIS limits the amount of new H-1B applications each year.

What happens next?
If you submitted any H-1B cap cases, here are a few things you may want to know:

• Between now and mid-June, you should be informed about the status of your H-1B petitions.
• If your H-1B petition is accepted for processing, the USCIS will send out a receipt notice.
• If your petition wasn’t selected, it will be returned to the attorney or legal representative who filed it.

We’ve created The H-1B Alternatives Guide to help you learn what other visa categories for which your employee may qualify. It includes information on the:

• TN visa
• E-2 visa
• E-3 visa
• L-1 visa
• H-1B1 visa
• F-1 OPT STEM Extension

Want to know more about these visa categories? Download The H-1B Alternatives Guide and improve your odds of landing the best talent.