Takeaways The initial drawing includes registrants under both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 master’s cap. Employers ...

The USCIS has completed the FY 2026 H-1B visa cap selection, with enough registrations to meet the limit. Selected applicants can file their petitions ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-1B-cao annual quota of 85,000 has been met for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 (year ending on Sept 30, 2026) and the lottery ...

Employers and attorneys with selected beneficiaries have now been notified and can begin filing cap-subject petitions ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it completed its annual H-1B cap lottery selection process for fiscal year (FY) ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will close the initial registration for the H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2026 on Monday. Application Submission: Applications must be ...

Certain workers may be exempt from the H-1B cap or lottery. These include those employed at universities, nonprofit ...

H-1B visa applicants can check their status via the USCIS portal, employers, or legal representatives, as notifications are released in phases.

In addition to the filing process, USCIS has introduced significant changes and fee hikes for fiscal year 2026. One of the most notable changes is the substantial increase in the H-1B registration fee ...

Those not selected in the FY 2026 lottery need not necessarily fret yet—based on their background and area of intended ...

USCIS announced on Mar. 31, 2025, that it has completed the initial selection process for H-1B visa cap-subject petitions for fiscal year 2026. The statutory cap is 65,000 H-1B visas (regular cap ...

USCIS has announced that the H-1B cap of 85,000 for FY 2026 has been filled, and the lottery selection process is complete. Sponsoring employers can view selection results in their registration ...