When does the lottery result come out?

The H-1B lottery result comes out after the registration period closes and USCIS completes the automated selection among the petitions received. Because the exact date changes each season, it is not practical to pin down a specific month here: the calendar is set officially for each cycle.

In general terms, the process works as follows:

• USCIS announces a registration window in advance.
• After the window closes, USCIS conducts the random selection of petitions.
• Selected registrants, along with their attorneys or employers, are notified within the timeline of that cycle.

The schedule may vary based on registration volume and administrative factors. The safest approach is to follow USCIS official announcements and calendar updates and to be cautious of anyone who promises guaranteed selection, since the process is random.

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