The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is preparing to conduct a second random selection process for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B regular cap due to the need for additional registrations. This selection will be made from previously submitted electronic registrations and will not include the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). Selected petitioners will be notified and given instructions on how to file their H-1B cap-subject petitions.
The USCIS conducted an initial random selection in March for FY 2025 H-1B cap registrations. The initial filing period for selected registrations was from April 1 to June 30, 2024. Only petitioners with selected registrations were eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
The USCIS determined the need for additional registrations to reach the FY 2025 regular cap numerical allocation. A second random selection will be conducted from previously submitted electronic registrations. The second selection will only be for the regular cap, not the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). Registrations eligible for both regular and master’s caps will be included in the second selection.
The USCIS will notify prospective petitioners with selected registrations from the second round. Selected petitioners will have their USCIS online accounts updated with a selection notice. The selection notice will include details on when and where to file the H-1B cap-subject petition.
The USCIS will announce when the second process of selections and notifications is completed. No second selection for the master’s cap is needed as sufficient petitions were received to meet the FY 2025 numerical allocation.
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