If the lottery is digital, do I still need to submit printed documents?

Not during the lottery. The H-1B registration is digital: at this stage, you complete your registration and submit whatever is required electronically through the official USCIS system, with no need to send printed copies.

If your registration is selected, the process moves forward and additional supporting documents may be requested. It is at this next stage that the official instructions specify which documents to submit and in what format, digital or printed.

• During the lottery: electronic submission through the USCIS system.
• After selection: follow the format specified in the official instructions.

Because rules and formats can change from one cycle to the next, the safest approach is to follow the exact instructions published by USCIS and, if needed, seek expert guidance to avoid missing any step.

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