USCIS conducts second random selection from previously submitted FY 2022 H-1B cap registrations.
July 30, 2021
In March 2021, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on electronic registrations for the FY 2022 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The agency determined that it needed to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2022 numerical allocations. The USCIS selected on July 28, previously submitted electronic registrations using a random selection process. The petition filing period based on registrations selected on July 28 will begin on August 2nd. and close on November 3rd. Individuals with selected registrations will have their myUSCIS accounts updated and to include a selection notice, which includes details of when and where to file.