USCIS uses a lottery whenever companies file more H-1B applications (or registrations) than the annual limit of 85,000 (65,000 plus a 20,000 exemption for advanced degree holders from U.S. universities)
| Cap Fiscal Year | Total Registrations | Eligible Registrations* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 274,237 | 269,424 |
| 2022 | 308,613 | 301,447 |
| 2023 | 483,927 | 474,421 |
| 2024 | 780,884 | 758,994 |
