In March, the USCIS conducted a random selection for FY 2025 H-1B cap registrations, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
Recently, the USCIS determined that additional selections are needed to meet the FY 2025 regular cap numerical allocation. These additional selections will be made from previously submitted registrations. The USCIS clarified that there will not be a second random selection for the master’s cap (advanced degree exemption) since they received enough H-1B petitions to meet the FY 2025 master’s cap quota. The second random selection for the regular cap will include previously submitted registrations that were eligible for both the master’s cap and the regular cap. Selected petitioners will be notified through their USCIS online accounts with filing details.
