"H-1B Visa Registration Ending on March 24"

H-1B Visa Registration for FY 2026: Deadline Approaching on March 24

The H-1B visa registration for the 2026 fiscal year will begin on March 7 and will end on March 24, as announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). During this period, applicants must register through the USCIS online platform and pay a registration fee of USD $215. This process is crucial as it helps select applicants for the next round of the visa. The US will continue to use the beneficiary-centric selection process, which was introduced in 2025, for the 2026 fiscal year.

The H-1B visa is a popular resident visa used by U.S. companies to employ foreign workers with advanced knowledge or technical skills. It is widely utilized in industries like technology, where businesses heavily rely on highly skilled workers from countries such as India and China.

Indians make up the majority of H-1B visa recipients, with 65,000 visas allocated annually, along with an additional 20,000 visas for U.S.-based higher education degree holders. These workers play crucial roles in various sectors, especially in technology companies, which rely heavily on the H-1B visa program.

H-1B Visa Registration Process for FY 2026:

• Registration Start Date: March 7, 2025
• Registration End Date: March 24, 2025
• Registration Fee: USD 215 (approximately ₹18,000)
• Selection Process: Applicants must complete the registration on the USCIS online portal before the deadline. Payments are to be made electronically via the USCIS system.
• Lottery Results: April 2025
• Full Application Submission: For those selected in the lottery

Applicants must create an account on the USCIS online portal and complete the registration process by March 24, 2025. The registration fee of USD 215 (approx. ₹18,000) should be paid electronically.

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