Topic: H-1B Season Is Here! Are You Fully Prepared for the 2025 Lottery?
Guest: Attorney, Prashanthi Reddy, Esq.
Law Firm: Law Offices of Prashanthi Reddy
Host: Nipasa Pradhan
The H-1B visa lottery for 2025 is here! Are you fully prepared for the registration process, deadlines, and potential challenges? Join host Nipasa Pradhan as she sits down with Attorney Prashanthi Reddy, Esq., an immigration expert from the Law Offices of Prashanthi Reddy, to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming H-1B cap season.
✅ Topics Covered in This Episode:
🔹 Key dates and deadlines for the 2025 H-1B lottery
🔹 The online registration process and employer responsibilities
🔹 Recent updates and changes in H-1B policies
🔹 Tips to maximize your chances of getting selected
🔹 Alternatives if you don’t get picked in the lottery
Whether you’re an aspiring H-1B applicant, an employer, or someone looking for immigration insights, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the process smoothly.
📌 About Our Guest:
Prashanthi Reddy, Esq. is a highly experienced immigration attorney with years of expertise in H-1B visa petitions, employment-based green cards, and U.S. immigration laws.
00:00 – Intro
1:38 – Are you fully prepared for the H1B Lottery 2025?
3:01 – What are the latest changes in the H1B registration system?
5:25 – How does the new beneficiary-centric selection process affect applicants?
6:04 – Is the new beneficiary-centric process fair?
8:48 – How will this impact companies that previously submitted multiple registrations for the same candidate?
11:06 – How does the beneficiary-centric selection process affect candidates with multiple job offers?
12:57 – What additional documentation should employers and applicants prepare to avoid fraud-related issues?
22:15 – (Viewer: Vishwanathan) – Can I reside in NJ or TX if my L1 I-129 is approved for NJ, but I got a new client in TX?
24:01 – (Viewer: Pratik) – My H1B was denied last year for a specialty occupation issue. If my employer registers me again, will last year’s denial impact my chances?
25:29 – (Viewer: CA) – I am outside the U.S., and my employer wants to register me for the lottery. If I get selected, how does my visa stamping process work? Could I face delays?
26:57 – (Viewer: Supriya) – I am currently on OPT, and my employer is sponsoring me for the H1B lottery. If I don’t get selected, what are my options? Should I go for Day 1 CPT or other ways to stay in status?
32:25 – How can employers structure contracts and work arrangements to align with USCIS expectations regarding employer-employee relationships?
33:43 – Will USCIS prioritize wage levels in future lotteries? Will this impact the fiscal year 2025 selection process?
35:17 – How is USCIS assessing specialty occupation roles differently this year compared to previous years?
38:46 – Can I file an amendment to my L1A petition from NJ to remote work?
40:13 – I work remotely for a U.S. company from Canada, and they want to sponsor my H1B. If I get selected, do I need to be in the U.S. for the petition approval?
41:04 – I work for a startup that is sponsoring me for the H1B but has no in-house immigration team. What are common mistakes startups make, and how can I ensure everything goes smoothly?
44:09 – I am traveling for H1B stamping to India while switching jobs. Should my DS-160 reflect my new employer, and will there be any issues?
45:22 – My H1B extension was filed under regular processing, but my employer won’t cover premium processing. Should I upgrade to premium processing myself?
47:30 – My H1B was under 221(g) for six months, and I was asked to submit my passport. However, my current passport is expiring within six months, and I already applied for a new one. Should I submit both passports?
48:36 – I am in my fifth year of a cap-exempt H1B, but my employer won’t sponsor my green card. What are my options? Should I pursue a Ph.D.?
52:11 – With more RFEs being issued for third-party worksite placements, what proactive measures should consulting firms take to strengthen their petitions?
56:01 – What are the major takeaways from last year’s H1B cap season that employers and applicants should learn from for 2025?
58:41 – I went to the U.S. on H1B in September but returned to India in November after 50 days without payroll. Will I need pay stubs at immigration? What documents should I carry?
59:54 – I’m now planning to return to the U.S. What issues might I face?
1:00:29 – The Department of Labor has updated wage level data. How does this impact H1B salary compliance and petition approvals?
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