PE Recruiting with H-1B?

Current first year analyst and just found out I was selected in the H-1B lottery. Haven't spoken to PE firms / HHs yet since I was on OPT but now that I have the H-1B want to start applying / potentially go through on-cycle later this summer. 

Are most firms open to hiring those that already have the H-1B visa? What has people's experience been like with PE recruiting with an H-1B visa?

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