Forbes: H-1B Visa Cap Results: 65% Rejected, Immigration Fees Prompt Decline

Partner Kevin Miner spoke about this year’s sharp drop in H-1B visa registrations in article published in Forbes, attributing the drop partly to higher filing fees that forced employers to weigh their lottery entries more carefully. Despite the decline, demand remains high, with 65% of registrations rejected due to the annual cap. Kevin noted that a second lottery round is less likely this year, as the increased cost pushed companies to commit only to serious candidates. He also advised employers to proactively assess their foreign national workforce to improve selection odds next year.

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