Officials have noted a significant decrease of nearly 40% in this year’s H-1B lottery entries. The lottery for the 2025 fiscal year, which took place in March of 2024, had 470,342 entries. In comparison, the 2024 lottery had 758,994.
However, there was only a minor decrease in the number of individual applicants entered this year, proving there was a significant cutback in duplicate entries. This data proves the effectiveness of the changes to the H-1B program that were enacted this year. Due to the surplus of fraudulent entries, the USCIS required this year’s lottery to be based on unique beneficiaries, as opposed to registrations.
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This data signifies a win for H-1B applicants and their sponsoring employers, providing fairness to all professionals seeking a skilled workers visa. For foreign professionals considering applying for the 2026 H-1B lottery or looking for a more immediate opportunity to work in the United States, we encourage you to contact an employment immigration lawyer.
Reeves Immigration Law Group has over four decades of experience securing work visas for immigrants and their families. Our team of California immigration attorneys can provide creative solutions to allow you to work and reside in the U.S.
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