US completes second lottery round for H-1B visa, successful candidates notified

Washington: The US has completed a second round of random lottery selection for the much sought-after H-1B work visa for foreign guest workers and the successful applicants have been notified, according to a federal agency.

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The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

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Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. (PTI)

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