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USCIS to conduct 2nd lottery for H-1B visa

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Thursday that a decision was taken after determining that the draw for H-1B visas conducted in early 2021 did not give them enough numbers of the Congressional mandated H-1B visas quota.

According to the USCIS: “The H-1B classification has an annual numerical limit (cap) of 65,000 new statuses/visas each fiscal year. An additional 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries with a master’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution of higher education are exempt from the cap. Additionally, H-1B workers who are petitioned for or employed at an institution of higher education or its affiliated or related nonprofit entities, a nonprofit research organization or a government research organization are not subject to this numerical cap.”

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Wen Luo

Wen Luo, JD, is a highly accomplished Managing Attorney at Luo & Associates Law Group, P.C., with extensive experience in U.S. immigration law. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Wen focuses on protecting client rights and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Her expertise spans a broad range of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, naturalization, and I-485 permanent resident applications. Wen also possesses significant experience with L-1 and EB-1C benefits for listed and international companies. Recognized for her achievements, she has been honored as a "Best Attorney of America" and is a Lifetime Charter Member.

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