FY2025 H1B Updates: Lottery Concluded & Filing Fees Increased 70%

At a Glance:

The H1B lottery results for the fiscal year 2025 have been finalized, with USCIS announcing the completion of the selection process. With a selection rate of 25%-30% (estimation by law firm we collaborate with), a significant number of international students face uncertainty about their ability to continue working in the U.S. post-OPT.

Meanwhile, as of April 1, 2024, the H1B filing fee will see a 70% hike, part of a broader wave of USCIS fee increases.  In this Blog, you will read about:

• Finalization of the H1B Lottery for FY2025
• Challenges Posed by Increased H1B Filing Fees
• Impact on International Students and Workers
• Introduction of Customized Day 1 CPT Solutions by CPTDog: Offering a lifeline for those not selected in the H1B lottery, CPTDog highlights alternative pathways to maintain legal employment in the U.S.