USCIS offers a transparent process for selecting foreign workers while removing any chance of fraud. The largest number of H-1B visa beneficiaries are highly skilled professionals from India. So, let’s see when the H-1B Visa registration process will begin and what are the new changes in the registration.
H-1B Visa Registration Period Dates 2025
H-1B Visa Overview
| Visa Type | Country | Validity | Extension | Annual Quota | Additional Quota | Registration Period | Selection Notification Date | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Non-immigrant) | United States | 3 years | Up to 3 more years | 65,000 | 20,000 (For US Advanced Degree Holders) | 07 March 2025 to 24 March 2025 | 31 March 2025 | my.uscis.gov |
H-1B Visa FY 2026 Account Enhancements
| Enhancements | Description |
|---|---|
| Paralegal Access | Paralegals can work with multiple legal representatives and prepare H-1B registrations. |
| Legal Representative Management | Legal representatives can easily add paralegals to company accounts. |
| Auto-fill and Data Upload | Faster registration process with auto-fill fields and easy beneficiary data upload. |
| Advanced Degree Exemption | Employers selected for H-1B can file petitions including those eligible for advanced degree exemption. |
H-1B Visa Registration Fees & Process
| Process Step | Description |
|---|---|
| USCIS Online Account | Petitioners must register on the USCIS website and create an organizational account. |
| Registration Fee | $215 per beneficiary. |
| Account Update | Previous H-1B registrants from FY 2021–FY 2024 should log in on or after 14 Feb 2025 to convert to an organizational account. |
H-1B Visa FY 2026 Selection Process
| Selection Criteria | Process |
|---|---|
| Unique Beneficiary Selection | Registrations are selected based on unique beneficiaries rather than multiple registrations. |
| Selection Timeline | If enough registrations are received, USCIS will randomly select beneficiaries and notify users via USCIS online accounts. |
| Low Registration Scenario | If registrations are insufficient, all registered unique beneficiaries will be considered, and selection notifications will be sent by 31 March 2025. |
Important Dates for H-1B Visa FY 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| H-1B Registration Opens | 07 March 2025 (Eastern Time Noon) |
| H-1B Registration Closes | 24 March 2025 (Eastern Time Noon) |
| Account Update Availability | 14 February 2025 |
| Selection Notification | 31 March 2025 |