Foreign professionals now have the opportunity to seek H-1B Visas to work in the United States during the 2026 season. On March 7th, 2025 the USCIS portal will become available for both petitioners and employers to register their beneficiaries. Registration for the H-1B Visa season of 2026 lasts at least 14 days from March 7 to March 24, 2025, enforcing a payment of $215 per prospective beneficiary.
The new beneficiary-centric process ensures just one consideration for each different applicant while minimizing duplicate registration attempts. The new system enhances selection opportunities by using a random process to pick unique beneficiaries when the registration quota becomes full. Registration numbers during FY 2025 decreased by 38.6% versus FY 2024 figures while each beneficiary averaged 1.06 applications.
H-1B registration for FY 2026 consists of four streamlined procedures that will guide the process.
- Petitioners should first register their beneficiaries before making the payment for registration services.
- The USCIS selects petition candidates through a procedure based on random drawings of individual beneficiaries.
- Selected recipients who have USCIS online accounts get notified about their status.
- H-1B cap-subject petitions need to be filed by those who successfully pass the selection process.
Through the H-1B visa program U.S. companies obtain authorization to bring specialized foreign workers to their workforce. Indian professionals maintain the highest position among H-1B visa holders while substantially contributing to the growth of U.S. international talent base.
Follow the H-1B Visa 2026 program developments since this will help you submit your application right away to achieve the best chance of obtaining an H-1B visa and fulfilling your American aspirations.
