H-1B VISA LOTTERY 2026 DATES ANNOUNCED – WHAT YOU MUST DO NOW

H-1B VISA LOTTERY 2026 DATES ANNOUNCED – WHAT YOU MUST DO NOW

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The official H-1B lottery dates have been announced, and if you’re planning to apply this year, timing is absolutely critical. In this video, I’ll explain the exact registration dates, what happens after registration, and what you should be doing right now. Official Registration Dates For Fiscal Year 2027 — which means H-1B petitions filed in 2026 — the electronic registration period will open: March 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and will close March 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. During this period, employers must submit an online registration for each applicant through the USCIS system and pay the required registration fee. If you miss this window, you must wait until next year. What Happens After Registration? After March 19, USCIS will conduct the lottery if the number of registrations exceeds the annual cap. There are: • 65,000 regular cap spots • 20,000 additional spots for U.S. master’s degree holders Selection results are expected by March 31, 2026. If selected, employers can begin filing the full H-1B petition in early April. What You Should Be Doing Now If you are an applicant: • Confirm you have a qualifying job offer • Verify your degree evaluation if needed • Coordinate with your employer early If you are an employer: • Create or review your USCIS online account • Prepare job description and wage analysis • Determine prevailing wage compliance Remember, only registration happens in March — the full petition is filed only if selected. Important Reminders • Universities and certain nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt and do not participate in the lottery. • Premium processing is available after petition filing. • Proper preparation reduces the risk of RFEs and delays. This is a competitive process, and preparation before March 4 is essential. If you’re planning to apply this year, don’t wait until the last minute. For more U.S. immigration updates, subscribe and follow.

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