Yusra Bokhari
YBokhari@GBLaw.com
602-256-4423
The H-1B visa is the most sought-after employment visa in the U.S. by both American employers and provisional foreign workers. It enables American employers to recruit top talent in various fields, including technology, software, finance, and engineering. For foreign employees, H-1B status provides excellent career opportunities and a pathway to lawful permanent residency in the U.S.
The H-1B visa is your path to hiring top international talent for specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience.
Evan Russell
ERussell@GBLaw.com 602-256-4424
The FY2026 H-1B Lottery: Timing is Everything!
Because of the high demand and limited supply, H-1B visas are granted through an annual lottery. Employers must stay ahead of the game to maximize their chances of selection. The brief filing window opens in March, so timing is critical!
Key dates to keep in mind:
- Lottery Period Open: March 7-24, 2025
- Lottery Selection: Announced by March 31, 2025
- Petition Filing Period: April 1-June 30, 2025
- Work Authorization Begins: October 1, 2025
Why Choose Gammage & Burnham for Your H-1B Visa Guidance?
With the H-1B visa lottery right around the corner, you need an experienced attorney who knows the ins and outs of this high-stakes process. In 2024, approximately 480,000 provisional employees registered for the H-1B lottery, hopeful of being selected for one of the coveted 85,000 visas – the 2025 lottery will be no less competitive.
Gammage & Burnham’s immigration attorneys, Yusra Bokhari and Evan Russell, are here to help employers appropriately petition for their employees in a timely fashion, ensuring the best possible chance of selection.
Celebrating more than 40 years since our founding, Gammage & Burnham is integral in helping shape our clients’ growth across the state and across the country. Our firm has a long track record of assisting employers with a range of solutions to their business challenges including securing employment visas. If you have questions about navigating the H-1B process, please contact Yusra Bokhari at YBokhari@GBlaw.com and/or Evan Russell at ERussell@GBlaw.com.
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