Is it too late to apply for jobs that will sponsor a H1B this year?

[Nigan]

Hello everyone,,

Seeing as the submissions for applications is in April, will companies have time to apply for me if I apply to them now in February and go through the interview process for the job early March? If they want to hire me, is that enough time for them to make an application for H1B visa or should I have applied earlier????

[moak091]

No, it's not. March 15 might be the last deadline to get an offer letter (not joining date). It might take sometime to get your LCA and setup the paperwork.

Source: my friend got it this way.