USCIS: Initial FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period will open March 4

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap will run from 4 to 19 March 2026. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives must complete and submit electronic registrations, using a USCIS online account, and pay the required $215 registration fee for each beneficiary.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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