USCIS Closes H-1B Visa Registration for FY 2026

Selected applicants will be notified by March 31, 2025, to proceed with petition filings for the annual visa cap program.

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers in specialized fields requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
USCIS closed the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B visa cap on March 24, 2025, at noon Eastern Time.
Selected registrants will be notified by March 31, 2025, and can begin filing petitions, with a minimum 90-day filing period expected.
The registration fee for the H-1B visa program increased significantly this year, from $10 to $215 per submission.
Indian workers continue to dominate the program, receiving over 70% of H-1B visas issued in recent years, highlighting global labor market trends.