USCIS Releases Details on FY26 H1B Cap and Electronic Registration System Enhancements

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released details of the H1B registration for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Per the announcement, the registration period will start at noon Eastern Time (ET) on 07.Mar.2025, and end at noon ET on 24.Mar.2025.

Background on Registration Process

To submit a registration, along with the required $215 registration fee, employers and their representatives must use a myUSCIS online account. More details on creating an account are available on the USCIS website.

Those with selected registrations during the initial registration period will be notified by 31.Mar.2025. If selected, the petitioning employer will be given a 90-day window to submit a corresponding H1B petition. The USCIS also announced various enhancements to the legal representative USCIS accounts to assist with the online filing of H1B petitions.

Conclusion

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