H-1B Visa: 10 things to know about initial registration period opening on March 7

H-1B visa seekers are waiting for the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap season to open. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program permits temporary employment of foreign workers in specialty occupations, requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s or higher degree.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open on March 7 and run till March 24, 2025.