H1-B visa registration deadline likely to extend after users face problems
2 years ago

H1-B visa registration deadline likely to extend after users face problems

Live Mint  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services is likely to extend the H1-B visa deadline after some users faced issues. After they select the “I am an H-1B registrant” account type, registrants will not be able to add additional information until the initial registration period opens. As per the USCIS website, today is the last day of registration FY 2024 H-1B Cap registration process update Registrations were submitted by more than 48,000 prospective petitioners, and roughly 31% of all eligible registrations requested consideration under the advanced degree exemption. Per regulation, USCIS takes into account historical data related to approvals, denials, revocations, and other relevant factors to calculate the number of petitions needed to meet the H-1B cap for a given fiscal year. Registrants or their representatives are required to pay the $10 non-refundable Important Dates March 17: H-1B registration period closes at noon Eastern.

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H-1B filing: Didn't get USCIS notification by March 31? Here's what you can do
1 week ago

H-1B filing: Didn't get USCIS notification by March 31? Here's what you can do

Hindustan Times  

The H1-B registration window for 2026 closed on Monday, March 24. The H-1B registration window closed on March 24 For cap-subject H-1B petitions, employers must first register electronically during a designated period. If selected in the lottery, USCIS notifies petitioners by March 31, allowing them to file Form I-129 within a 90-day window. If you’re not notified by March 31, …

H-1B petition filing starts: When is the deadline? Here's a quick rundown
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1 week, 1 day ago

H-1B petition filing starts: When is the deadline? Here's a quick rundown

Hindustan Times  

The initial H-1B visa registration for Fiscal Year 2026 officially closed on March 24, 2025. USCIS may conduct additional lottery rounds if cap slots remain open, so applicants should monitor their USCIS accounts for updates. USCIS tightens rules for H-1B lottery system Interestingly, the dramatic increase in registration fees is one of the most notable changes in this year’s H-1B …

US H-1B visa registration for 2026 ends today: Step-by-step guide on process
1 week, 2 days ago

US H-1B visa registration for 2026 ends today: Step-by-step guide on process

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will close the initial registration of H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2026 on Monday, March 24. According to the US Department of Labour, “The H-1B program applies to employers seeking to hire non-immigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability. A specialty occupation is …

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details
3 weeks, 5 days ago

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details

India TV News  

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details The most sought-after H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. H-1B visa registration: The much-anticipated H-1B visa registration for the fiscal year 2026 is set to open on Friday …

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 begins March 7: Key details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 begins March 7: Key details

Live Mint  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will commence at noon Eastern on March 7 and conclude at noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. During this timeframe, prospective petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically via a USCIS online account and pay the required $215 registration …

H-1B initial registration period to commence on March 7, 2025: USCIS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

H-1B initial registration period to commence on March 7, 2025: USCIS

The Hindu  

“The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for the fiscal year 2026 will commence on March 7, 2025 and close on March 24, 2025,” a federal agency has said. Republican party supporters and Donald Trump’s team disagree on H1B immigration debate “The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for …

H-1B visa cap registration to start on March 7 with massive fee hike | Details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa cap registration to start on March 7 with massive fee hike | Details

Hindustan Times  

The H-1B visa cap registration period for the fiscal year 2025-26 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24. This year, employers sponsoring H-1B visa applicants will reportedly have to pay a higher fee for the E-registration process. What is the H-1B visa registration and lottery process? H-1B visa modernisation rules apply for 2026 New H-1B visa modernisation …

H-1B Visa new rules: 10 key updates to know as 2025 registration opens next week
2 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B Visa new rules: 10 key updates to know as 2025 registration opens next week

Hindustan Times  

The United States is set to implement a modernised version of the H-1B visa programme, effective January 17, 2025. Enhancing competitiveness and flexibility “These improvements to the programme provide employers with greater flexibility to hire global talent, boost our economic competitiveness, and allow highly skilled workers to continue advancing American innovation,” Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security according to …

US H-4, L-2 visa holders to get automatic work permit renewal for 540 days
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US H-4, L-2 visa holders to get automatic work permit renewal for 540 days

Live Mint  

The US Department of Homeland Security has announced automatic extension of the work permit renewal period for H-4 and L-2 visa holders, from 180 days to up to 540 days. Earlier in December, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it received sufficient petitions to meet the congressionally mandated limits for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2025. In a post …

USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration selection process: Guide to check status & next steps
1 year ago

USCIS completes FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration selection process: Guide to check status & next steps

Hindustan Times  

Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the completion of the initial electronic registration selection process for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B allocations, including the advanced degree exemption. Filing of FY 2025 H-1B Cap Petitions Begins Beginning April 1, 2024, selected petitioners may file H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2025, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Online filing of …

H1B initial registration period to close on March 22
1 year ago

H1B initial registration period to close on March 22

Hindustan Times  

The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for foreign guest workers for fiscal 2025 closes at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, a federal agency has said. Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, it said. During this period, prospective petitioners …

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days
1 year ago

H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days

India Today  

The initial sign-up period for H-1B visas for fiscal 2025 is set to close at 12 noon Eastern Time on March 22, according to a statement from a federal agency. USCIS UPDATES ONLINE ACCOUNT FEATURES Online account users will also be able to collaborate on registrations and petitions with enhanced organisational account features in their online accounts, US Citizenship and …

FY 2025 H1B cap registration period details announced: Here's what you need to know
1 year ago

FY 2025 H1B cap registration period details announced: Here's what you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Just in time for the fiscal year 2025 cap season, US Citizenship and Immigration Services has shifted the H1B registration process online. The newly launched myUSCIS organisational accounts The initial registration period requires registrants to hand over valid passport information and valid travel document information. USCIS announces 2025 H1B registration process Initially, the lottery system randomly selected applicants eligible for …

USCIS launches new system for H1-B registration
1 year, 1 month ago

USCIS launches new system for H1-B registration

Deccan Chronicle  

The US immigration agency has announced the launch of a system that will allow multiple people within an organisation, as well as their legal representatives, to collaborate on and prepare H-1B registrations, and H-1B petitions.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services in a statement on Wednesday announced the launch of myUSCIS organisational accounts.The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows …

H-1B Registration: A guide to file your application process with recent updates
1 year, 1 month ago

H-1B Registration: A guide to file your application process with recent updates

Hindustan Times  

It's time for H-1B registration process in United States. H-1B Visa Lottery Changes: Following the Biden administration's Proposed Rule on October 23, 2023, DHS has issued a Final Rule, titled "Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity." This rule focuses on modernizing the H-1B lottery registration process with several key provisions, including: A beneficiary-centric selection process has been …

H-1B visa application process to begin March 6
1 year, 2 months ago

H-1B visa application process to begin March 6

The Hindu  

The H-1B visa application submission process for the fiscal year 2025 would start from March 6, a U.S. federal agency said Tuesday as it announced a major overhaul of its annual lottery for this specialty occupation visa. USCIS said the initial registration period for the fiscal 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 6, and run through …

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria
1 year, 2 months ago

Good news! US launches 5-week programme to renew H-1B visas, announces fresh selection criteria

India TV News  

New Delhi: The US has formally launched a pilot programme to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals. In a statement on Monday, the State Department said the pilot programme will accept applications from January 29, 2024, through April 1, 2024, or when all application slots …

H1B visa renewal pilot program guide: Eligibility, how to apply and more
1 year, 2 months ago

H1B visa renewal pilot program guide: Eligibility, how to apply and more

Hindustan Times  

The application dates for the domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program are trickling closer. H-1B visa renewal pilot program to open on January 28 through April 1, 2024. Application Dates for H1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program As per the official notice sanctioned by the Department of State, applications for the pilot program will be accepted from January 29 to April …

H-1B visa online filing for FY25 to begin in February 2024; Check all details here
1 year, 2 months ago

H-1B visa online filing for FY25 to begin in February 2024; Check all details here

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that the online application filing period for H-1B applications for the fiscal year 2025 will begin in February. “Once we launch the organisational accounts and online filing of I-129 H-1B petitions, the entire H-1B lifecycle becomes fully electronic -- from registration, if applicable, to our final decision and transmission to the …

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out
1 year, 3 months ago

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details Are Out

News 18  

The United States has announced the limits and procedures for its much-anticipated pilot programme to renew H-1B nonimmigrant visas. “The Department is limiting the scope of the pilot to applicants who were previously issued visas within specified dates by Missions Canada or India to properly assess the performance and capabilities of contractors who manage the majority of the Department’s worldwide …

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians
1 year, 3 months ago

US releases H-1B visa pilot program eligibility, dates and application details; open to only Indians and Canadians

Hindustan Times  

The US authorities have now made public the eligibility and application details details of its pilot program to resume renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Application opens from January 29 to April 1, 2024 Access the H-1B pilot program US government circular here H-1B Pilot Program: Dates of application Department of State will be accepting application …

US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too
1 year, 3 months ago

US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed a substantial increase in fees for the various immigration processes to the US. Faced with revenue challenges increased by the pandemic, the USCIS has acknowledged the need for a comprehensive fee review and prepared a proposal. Notably, the H-1B E-registration fee could see a staggering 2050% increase, rising from $10 to $215. …

Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services
2 years ago

Cap for H-1B visa reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services

India TV News  

The cap for the H-1B visa has been reached for the financial year 2024 while all the successful applicants have been informed, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said. In a statement on Monday, the federal agency said it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations, including the …

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS
2 years ago

H-1B visa cap for FY 2024 reached, successful applicants informed: USCIS

The Hindu  

The H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024, beginning October 1, has been reached and all successful applicants have been informed about it, the U.S. In a statement on March 27, the federal agency said it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations, including the advanced degree exemption …

US to extend H1-B visa registration deadline
2 years ago

US to extend H1-B visa registration deadline

Firstpost  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday informed that the deadline to register for an H1-B visa will be extended as many users were facing technical issues in completing the process New Delhi: US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday informed that the deadline to register for an H1-B visa will be extended as many users were facing technical issues …

Facing issues in H1-B visa registration? Here's an update
2 years ago

Facing issues in H1-B visa registration? Here's an update

Hindustan Times  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services may extend the deadline for registration of H1-B visa as some users faced issues, it said in a tweet. The United States consulates have processed 1.22 lakh student visa applications so far this year “Currently, some users are not able to complete the H-1B registration process. The USCIS provides online H1-B registration process using …

Why US' proposal to extend grace period for H1-B visa holders is beneficial to Indians
2 years ago

Why US' proposal to extend grace period for H1-B visa holders is beneficial to Indians

Firstpost  

A presidential advisory subcommittee has recommended that US government increase the grace period for H1-B workers who have lost their jobs from 60 days to 180 days so that the workers have enough time to find new jobs or other alternatives Washington: A presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the federal government to extend the grace period for H1-B workers, who …

US Advisory Panel Raises Issue of H1-B Workers, Recommends Extending Grace Period to 180 Days
2 years ago

US Advisory Panel Raises Issue of H1-B Workers, Recommends Extending Grace Period to 180 Days

News 18  

Highlighting the issues being faced by H1-B workers in the current job market, a presidential advisory sub-committee has recommended the US federal government extend the grace period for H1-B holders, who have lost their jobs, from the existing 60 days to 180 days. “The immigration subcommittee recommends the Department of Homeland Security and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to …

How to apply for H1-B visas for the fiscal year 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

How to apply for H1-B visas for the fiscal year 2024

India Today  

The initial registration for the H-1B cap for the fiscal year 2024 starts on March 1, 2023. Step 11: If the agency receives a sufficient number of applications by March 17, it will choose registrations at random and notify people via their myUSCIS online accounts. Step 13: Once approved, applicants must submit the file and thorough H-1B petitions to the …

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1
2 years, 1 month ago

Initial registrations for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2023 to start from March 1

India Today  

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that initial registrations for the H-1B visas for Fiscal Year 2023 would begin from March 1 till March 18, 2022. "During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using our online H-1B registration system," the USCIS said in a statement. Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners …

Online petition launched to extend grace period for H-1B visa holders to 12 months
2 years, 1 month ago

Online petition launched to extend grace period for H-1B visa holders to 12 months

The Hindu  

Amidst massive layoffs in the American tech sector that have resulted in a large number of Indian professionals being jobless, two Indian-American organisations have launched an online petition urging President Joe Biden to extend the grace period of H-1B visas holders from two months to a year. “On behalf of immigrants as well as naturalised citizens like Indian-Americans, Foundation for …

US immigration: 2024 H-1B registrations will open on this date
2 years, 2 months ago

US immigration: 2024 H-1B registrations will open on this date

Hindustan Times  

The initial registration period for 2024 H-1B work visas will open from March 1 to March 17, 2023, according to a statement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. During this period, prospective applicants and representatives can complete and submit the required details using USCIS’ online H-1B registration system, as per the press release. A registration fee of $10 will …

H-1B visa: US receives ‘sufficient’ applications needed to meet 2023 threshold
2 years, 7 months ago

H-1B visa: US receives ‘sufficient’ applications needed to meet 2023 threshold

Live Mint  

The US government department for immigration services announced on August 23 that it had received enough applications to meet the 65,000 H1-B visa threshold set by Congress for the fiscal year 2023. “We have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the Congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, …

Registration for H1-B visas to start from March 1
3 years, 2 months ago

Registration for H1-B visas to start from March 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified online by March 31, according to the US federal immigration agency. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services in a statement said the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B …

H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from 1 March: USCIS
3 years, 2 months ago

H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from 1 March: USCIS

Firstpost  

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality jobs. American tech companies majorly depend on thousands of employees each year from India for these roles Washington: The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly …

H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from March 1: USCIS
3 years, 2 months ago

H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from March 1: USCIS

The Hindu  

The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified online by March 31, according to the U.S. federal immigration agency. Citizenship and Immigration Services in a statement said the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open …

H1-B Visa Registration for FY 2023 to Start from March 1: USCIS
3 years, 2 months ago

H1-B Visa Registration for FY 2023 to Start from March 1: USCIS

News 18  

The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified online by March 31, according to the US federal immigration agency. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services in a statement said the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap …

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
3 years, 9 months ago

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

India TV News  

A federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications for the H-1B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals. “If your FY 2021 petition was rejected or administratively closed solely because your petition was based on a registration submitted during the initial registration period, but you requested a …

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
3 years, 9 months ago

US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

India Today  

A federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit their applications for the H-1B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals. "If your FY 2021 petition was rejected or administratively closed solely because your petition was based on a registration submitted during the initial registration period, but you requested a …

H-1B Visa Registration for 2022 to Begin on March 9, Lottery Results to be Notified by March 31
4 years, 1 month ago

H-1B Visa Registration for 2022 to Begin on March 9, Lottery Results to be Notified by March 31

News 18  

The registration process for the H-1B visa application for the next fiscal year will begin on March 9 and the successful applicants through a computerised draw of lots would be notified by March 31, a federal agency has announced. The USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year?2022 H-1B?cap?will open at noon Eastern on March 9 and …

H-1B visas: USCIS fixes dates for start of premium processing of applications
4 years, 10 months ago

H-1B visas: USCIS fixes dates for start of premium processing of applications

Live Mint  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS has announced a phased reopening of premium processing for various visa applications, including H-1B petitions. Effective June 8, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for H-1B petitions filed before June 8 that are pending adjudication and are cap-exempt.. Effective June 8, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for all other Form I-129 petitions …

US agency completes implementation of H-1B electronic registration process for 2021 cap season
5 years, 3 months ago

US agency completes implementation of H-1B electronic registration process for 2021 cap season

The Hindu  

A federal U.S. agency announced Friday it has completed the process to implement the H-1B electronic registration process for the 2021 cap season. “The electronic registration process will dramatically streamline processing by reducing paperwork and data exchange, and will provide an overall cost savings to petitioning employers,” the USCIS said Friday. Under this new process, employers seeking H-1B workers subject …

US agency completes implementation of H-1B electronic registration process for 2021 cap season
5 years, 3 months ago

US agency completes implementation of H-1B electronic registration process for 2021 cap season

India TV News  

A federal US agency announced Friday it has completed the process to implement the H-1B electronic registration process for the 2021 cap season. "The electronic registration process will dramatically streamline processing by reducing paperwork and data exchange, and will provide an overall cost savings to petitioning employers," the USCIS said Friday. Under this new process, employers seeking H-1B workers subject …

US announces increase in H-1B application fee by $10
5 years, 4 months ago

US announces increase in H-1B application fee by $10

The Hindu  

The United States has announced the increase of H-1B work visa application fee by USD 10 as part of its revised selection process. This non-refundable fee will support the new electronic registration system to make the H-1B cap selection process more efficient for both petitioners and the federal agency, said the U.S. “This effort will help implement a more efficient …

US reaches H-1B visa cap for 2020 in just 5 days of accepting applications
5 years, 11 months ago

US reaches H-1B visa cap for 2020 in just 5 days of accepting applications

Live Mint  

Washington: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has reached Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2020, after it started receiving the applications for the most sought-after work visa among foreign, including Indian, professionals. The USCIS, the federal agency mandated with task of approving such applications, on Friday said "it has received a sufficient number of …

US proposes changes to H1B visas; to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers
6 years, 4 months ago

US proposes changes to H1B visas; to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers

India Today  

By Lalit K Jha Washington, Dec 1 The Trump Administration on Friday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process, including a new rule requiring companies to electronically register their petitions in advance, aimed at awarding this popular American work visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers. Under the new rule, the USCIS would also reverse the …

US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas till Feb 2019
6 years, 7 months ago

US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas till Feb 2019

Live Mint  

Washington: The US has extended by over five months the temporary suspension of premium processing for H1-B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, as part of its efforts to clear the backlog. Premium processing is a feature that shortens the usual processing time for H-1B visa petitions from an average of six months to 15 calendar days for a fee …

H-1B application process for US visas to begin from April 2; premium processing suspended
7 years ago

H-1B application process for US visas to begin from April 2; premium processing suspended

India TV News  

Petitions for H1-B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, will be accepted from April 2, a federal agency announced today. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services also announced the suspension of premium processing of all H-1B petitions which are subject to the annual caps. During this time, the USCIS said it will continue to accept premium processing requests for H-1B …

New H1B visa filing season to open on 2 April, confirms USCIS even as Trump administration cranks up scrutiny of applicants
7 years ago

New H1B visa filing season to open on 2 April, confirms USCIS even as Trump administration cranks up scrutiny of applicants

Firstpost  

The H1B visa filing season for the new fiscal which allows US companies to hire foreign workers will open on 2 April, 2018, USCIS officials confirmed. The H1B visa filing season for the fiscal year 2019 which allows US companies to hire foreign workers will open on 2 April, 2018, USCIS officials have confirmed Tuesday. After the nearly 90 minute …

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