Skip to content H-1B Cap 2022 Filing Tip #12:Two Bites At The H1B Cap Is Better Than One Filing Tip #12
OPT Is Valid Till Next H1B Cap: Should You Skip Filing This Year?
Filing H1B Cap petitions even for applicants with OPTs valid till the next H1B filing season ensures you get additional chance to participate in the unpredictable H1B lottery.
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