How do I find out if I was selected in the lottery?

The USCIS is the agency that announces H-1B lottery results. The most reliable way to find out whether you were selected is to follow official channels through the person who submitted your registration, typically your employer or legal representative.

In practice, the employer or attorney who filed the registration receives the notification directly from USCIS and passes the information on to you. The status is also usually available in an official USCIS online account, so if you have access to that system it is worth checking it periodically.

Pay attention to the channel: USCIS does not announce lottery results through social media, phone calls, or unsolicited emails. Any message promising a guaranteed confirmation or immediate response should be treated with suspicion, as it is a common sign of fraud.

If in doubt, stay in contact with the company that sponsored the petition and with your immigration attorney or consultant, and verify any information directly on the official USCIS website before taking action.

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