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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.

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Indian workers received over 70% of H-1B visas from Oct 2022 to Sept 2023. Registration fees will increase from $10 to $215.
The H-1b visa window closes on Monday

Overview

  • 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.