The initial registration period for 2024 H-1B work visas will open from March 1 to March 17, 2023, according to a statement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
This is an important time of the year for employers wishing to sponsor a candidate for a cap H-1B visa in Fiscal Year 2024. Employers will compete in a lottery for 65,000 H-1B regular cap selections and an additional 20,000 Master's cap selections.
The H-1B nonimmigrant, whether full-time or part-time, must actually receive hourly wages or an annual salary totaling at least $60,000 in the calendar year. The salary must be paid “cash in hand” and “free and clear.” It must also be paid when due.
In FY 2024, 85,000 total applicants will be chosen from the H1B Lottery – 65,000 standard and 20,000 additional for advanced degree designations (Master's degree holders only). Experts in the immigration field are estimating that there will likely be over half a million registrations in FY 2024's H1B Lottery.
Ans. The H1B visa validity is 3 years + 3 years of extension. So, no, you cannot stay longer than 6 years. You can on the other hand apply for a permanent residency or green card while on an H1B visa
(possibly at year 2 end of your extension).
The basic USCIS filing fee of USD $460 applies to all H-1B petitions Premium Processing Fee change : The optional premium processing fee for H1B is going up from $1410 to $1440 USD.