Does submitting an H1B cap registration earlier in the registration period increase the chances of selection?

Answer

No, submitting an H1B cap registration earlier in the registration period does not improve the chances of selection. The lottery is conducted after the registration period closes, and all properly submitted registrations received between noon Eastern on March 7 and noon Eastern on March 24 have an equal chance of being selected. There is no advantage to submitting early, but we recommend not waiting until the last minute to avoid any potential technical issues. (05.Mar.2025)

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