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Must-Know Facts

  • Lottery Registration Period: The H-1B registration period for FY 2025-26 opens from March 7 to March 24, 2025.
  • Beneficiary-Centric Process: USCIS now selects based on the unique beneficiary, meaning each individual is only entered into the lottery once, even if multiple employers register them. This reduces the likelihood of duplicate entries from large employers.
  • Fee and Submission Requirements: The registration requires a $215 non-refundable fee, and employers must submit detailed beneficiary information, including passport details and educational background. USCIS will conduct the lottery after the registration window closes.
  • Self-Sponsorship for Entrepreneurs: A recent policy change allows entrepreneurs with a controlling interest in a business to self-sponsor their H-1B visa, offering new opportunities for business owners to work for their own companies in the U.S.

H-1B cap Articles

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    H-1B Lottery 2025-2026 Predictions: Dates, Application Deadlines & More

    Published on March 06, 2025

    Tens of thousands of skilled immigrants compete for the highly sought-after H-1B visa each year.  Since so many people petition each year, USCIS places an annual limit on the number of H-1B visas issued and conducts an annual lottery to select the petitions that go onto processing randomly. The competition for H-1B visas is fierce,…

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    H-1B Visa Fees 2025-2026: Extension, Amendment & Transfer Cost

    Published on February 17, 2025

    To save time and money, it’s vital to have a clear understanding of the H-1B visa fees. Avoiding common errors requires a thorough knowledge of what fees apply, how to pay the fees, and who is responsible for paying them. Whether you’re applying for the H-1B visa in the 2025-26 visa lottery cap or as…

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    Definitive Guide to the H-1B Master’s Cap

    Published on February 13, 2025

    Master’s degree graduates from eligible United States institutions gain a significant advantage entering the H-1B visa lottery. Understanding how entering the H-1B Master’s cap can improve your chances of selection in 2025-2026 is key to securing employment in the United States. We’ve helped thousands of readers understand the H-1B Masters Cap, also known as the…

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    H1B Lottery Results: The Definitive Guide on 2025-2026 Lottery Chances

    Published on February 12, 2025

    It’s not easy to get a decent estimate of your 2025-2026 H-1B visa lottery chances due to many complicated factors affecting your odds. We understand this frustration, so we created this guide to explain those factors and show how they affect your lottery odds. Within, we explore historical trends, demonstrate how your degree type influences…

  • H-1B Cap 2025-2026: Complete Guide on Process, Timelines, Registration, Fees

    Published on January 31, 2025

    Let’s face it: navigating the H-1B Visa lottery can be overwhelming. Between the yearly updates, legal jargon, and complicated application requirements, it’s no surprise that both employers and potential employees find themselves lost in a sea of confusing information. For this very reason, thousands of applications are denied every year. With the 2025-26 H-1B Visa…

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    H-1B Cap Exempt Employers

    Published on April 04, 2024

    The H-1B visa is intended for foreign professionals who are hired by U.S. employers for their skills and expertise in a specialized occupation. However, the H-1B visa has an annual cap of 65,000. Unlike the regular and advanced degree categories, the H-1B cap exempt category does not have a set quota or annual limit. In…