H-1B visa demand remains strong in FY2026 despite tighter US scrutiny

Is there a lack of appetite for US jobs? The data suggests otherwise. The latest figures from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveal that 343,981 eligible registrations were received for the financial year 2026, far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000 visas, which includes a separate quota of 20,000 for those with a US master’s degree.

Only 7,828 of these were for individuals with multiple registrations, a sharp drop from the previous year.