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

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 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 fee per beneficiary.