# Registration for Skilled Workers and Specialty Occupations

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCC0YY2TKtXIaQCGej7bg9A

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- H-1B Registration

## Definition

In the United States, the H-1B registration refers to the online registration process implemented by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the H-1B visa lottery. Prior to submitting a complete H-1B petition, employers seeking to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations must first register electronically during the designated registration period. The registration process involves providing basic information about the employer and the intended H-1B beneficiary (employee). If selected in the lottery, the employer can then proceed to file the full H-1B petition. The registration system aims to streamline the H-1B application process and make it more efficient for both employers and USCIS

## Sub Class Of

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