{"id":413,"date":"2025-02-12T16:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T23:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:fire.h50.us\/~jclimm\/?p=413"},"modified":"2025-02-12T16:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T23:26:54","slug":"h1-1b-visa-lottery-registration-2025-jcl-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fire.h50.us\/~jclimm\/h1-1b-visa-lottery-registration-2025-jcl-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"H-1B Lottery Registration to Start on March 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

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USCIS has announced that this year\u2019s H-1B lottery registration will begin at 12:00 pm (ET) on Friday, March 7 and will end on Monday, March 24 at 12:00 pm (ET). \u00a0The registration must be done electronically through a USCIS online account, and each registration has a fee of $215.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions about the H-1B lottery registration or would like our assistance, please contact Jared Leung as soon as possible at\u00a0<\/span>jleung@jclimmigration.com<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or at 602-831-2329.<\/span><\/p>\n

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USCIS has announced that this year\u2019s H-1B lottery registration will begin at 12:00 pm (ET) on Friday, March 7 and will end on Monday, March 24 at 12:00 pm (ET). \u00a0The registration must be done electronically through a USCIS online account, and each registration has a fee of $215. If you have any questions about […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]

Are you in a loving relationship with a foreign national and considering bringing them to the United States? Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be complex, but it's important to choose the right visa option for your specific situation. In this handy guide, JCL Immigration Attorneys<\/a><\/span> compares the fianc\u00e9e visa (K-1) and the spousal visa (IR-1) to help you determine which one is best suited for you and your partner.<\/p>\n

Fianc\u00e9e Visa (K-1 Visa)<\/h2>\n

The K-1 visa<\/a><\/span> is designed for the fianc\u00e9(e)s of U.S. citizens who are seeking to enter the U.S. for the purpose of getting married. Both parties must be legally free to marry and intend to marry each other within 90 days of the foreign national's entry into the United States.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/p>\n

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  1. The U.S. citizen petitioner must have met their fianc\u00e9(e) in person within the two years before filing the petition unless the meeting would violate long-established customs or create extreme hardship.<\/li>\n
  2. Both parties must be eligible to marry under U.S. law.<\/li>\n
  3. The petitioning U.S. citizen must meet certain income requirements to sponsor the foreign fianc\u00e9(e) for the K-1 visa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Process:<\/p>\n

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    1. The U.S. citizen petitioner must file Form I-129F with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).<\/li>\n
    2. Once the petition is approved, the foreign fianc\u00e9(e) will apply for the K-1 visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country.<\/li>\n
    3. After entering the U.S., the foreign fianc\u00e9(e) and the U.S. citizen petitioner must marry within 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Spousal IR-1 Visa<\/h2>\n

      The IR-1 visa<\/a><\/span> is intended for spouses of U.S. citizens. It is also available for the spouses of lawful permanent residents (LPRs), but the process may take longer due to visa number limitations.<\/p>\n

      Requirements:<\/p>\n

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      1. The marriage between the petitioner and the foreign national spouse must be legally valid.<\/li>\n
      2. The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Process:<\/p>\n

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        1. The U.S. citizen or LPR petitioner must file Form I-130 with USCIS to establish the relationship with the foreign spouse.<\/li>\n
        2. Upon approval of the I-130 petition, the foreign spouse can apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country.<\/li>\n
        3. After entering the U.S. with an immigrant visa, the foreign spouse becomes a lawful permanent resident upon arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Which Type of Visa is Best for Me?<\/h2>\n

          Here are the key differences and considerations to help you weigh the pros and cons and decide which visa is best for your situation.<\/p>\n