H-1B Visa Registration for FY25 to Close on March 22

USCIS announces significant changes to the visa process, including increased fees and a new lottery system.

The initial registration period for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2025 will close on March 22 at noon Eastern Time.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting online filings for H-1B cap petitions starting April 1.
Prospective petitioners and legal representatives must use USCIS's online account to register each beneficiary electronically and pay the associated registration fee.
Significant changes to the H-1B visa process include a fee increase from $10 to $215 and the introduction of a lottery system for registrations.
A pilot program for domestic renewal of certain H-1B visas has been initiated, allowing a limited number of participants to renew without leaving the US.