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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B Cap will run from 7 to 24 March 2025. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit registrations using the agency's online H-1B registration system. USCIS will continue to use a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery Prospective petitioners or representatives will be able to draft, edit, and sign cap registrations prior to final payment and submission. However, registrations cannot be submitted until 7 March. All H-1B cap registrations for FY 2026 must be submitted by 24 March.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.