The 2013 H-1B Season is Upon Us . . . Will This Year's Economy Bring a Lottery? At this juncture, it does not seem likely. However, as the statistics from last year show, planning in advance of April 1st for the H-1B is the key to being able to continue your authorized work status in the U.S. It is likely that it need not be said but . . . it is always best to seek competent immigration legal counsel to be able to find a way to legally remain in authorized work status in the U.S.