H-1B Registration & April Visa Bulletin : Will You Get Picked and What’s Next?

Topic: H-1B Registration & April Visa Bulletin : Will You Get Picked and What’s Next?
Guest: Prashanthi Reddy, Esq.
Law Firm: Law Offices of Prashanthi Reddy.
Host: Nipasa

The H-1B visa lottery is here! With the H-1B registration process in full swing and the April Visa Bulletin released, many applicants are wondering: Will I get picked? What happens next? Join us in this exclusive discussion with Prashanthi Reddy, Esq., a renowned immigration attorney from the Law Offices of Prashanthi Reddy, as we break down everything you need to know.

This is a must-watch for H-1B applicants, employers, and international students navigating the complex U.S. visa system. Whether you're waiting for lottery results or planning your next steps, our expert insights will help you stay ahead!

📌 Topics Covered:
✔️ H-1B registration process & lottery system
✔️ Key updates from the April 2025 Visa Bulletin
✔️ Chances of selection & alternative visa options
✔️ Next steps if you get picked (or don’t!)
✔️ Common mistakes & best practices for applicants

00:00 - intro
5:00 - What are the significant changes in the April 2025 Visa Bulletin compared to previous months, and how will they impact applicants in family-based and employment-based categories?
12:00 - What are the reasons for retrogression in the EB-5 category (unreserved) for China and India?
14:09 - How should applicants interpret Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing in the April 2025 Visa Bulletin? What strategies should they consider if their priority dates are approaching or have become current?
17:30 - What are the best immigration strategies for applicants in oversubscribed categories? How can they plan ahead to improve their chances?
22:51 - I just received an RFE on my H-1B petition for FY 2025. What are my chances of approval after responding to the RFE?"
24:26 - I am a teacher with 5-6 months of experience. Can I apply for H-1B?
26:10 - Based on the April Visa Bulletin, when will PD January 2014 become current for EB-3 or EB-2 India?
27:07 - Can there be site visits for people on a Green Card EAD?
29:13 - Where will USCIS host the electronic H-1B registration process?
32:51 - By profession, I am a teacher with double M.Sc. and B.Ed. Do I qualify for H-1B?
35:05 - Can a petitioner/employer register multiple MyUSCIS accounts for H-1B lottery?
39:40 - If a company has multiple entities (subsidiary, affiliate, parent), can each entity submit a separate H-1B registration?
42:44 - How many H-1B cap registrations will be applied for FY 2026? Any estimates?
47:23 - What information is required for the H-1B electronic registration process?
50:29 - I had my H-1B visa interview last June. They requested additional documents, and it has been 9 months with no response. What should I do next?
55:29 - I entered the U.S. on a new H-1B, and my employer didn’t run payroll for 3 months. Will this cause problems for my H-1B renewal or stamping?
58:14 - If there is a promotion with no change in job duties during the PERM process, does it require refiling?
1:00:04 - I just registered for the H-1B lottery this year, but I keep hearing how competitive it is. What are my realistic chances of getting selected? If I don’t get picked, what are my options to stay in the U.S. legally?
1:00:53 - I am on an F-1 visa with OPT expiring in June. If I get picked in the H-1B lottery, how do I bridge the gap until October? Will cap-gap apply automatically?

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