USCIS Announces Major Changes to H-1B Lottery & Registration Process #h1bvisa

The H-1B lottery for FY 2026 is here! 📢 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced key dates and important rule changes that will impact applicants and employers. Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 Lottery Dates: Opens March 7, 2025, at noon ET and closes March 24, 2025, at noon ET.
🔹 Results Announcement: By March 31, 2025.
🔹 Increased Fees: H-1B registration fee jumps from $10 to $215 per registration!
🔹 New Rules:
✅ Stricter scrutiny on employer compliance.
✅ Degree must be directly related to the job.
✅ More oversight on third-party placements.
✅ Cap-gap extension for F-1 OPT students until April 1, 2026.
✅ DHS will conduct more site visits for compliance.

💡 With the H-1B Modernization Rule now in effect, these changes could significantly impact your application. If you’re an applicant or employer, be prepared for increased documentation requirements and compliance checks.

📌 For more details, visit the official USCIS website: USCIS.gov

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âž¡ H-1B Lottery and Modernization Rule Updates for 2025

Key Updates
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âž¡H-1B Lottery Timeline: The registration window for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery will open at noon ET âž¡on March 7, 2025, and close at noon ET on March 24, 2025.
âž¡Lottery Results Announcement: USCIS will announce lottery results by March 31, 2025.
âž¡Fee Increase: The H-1B registration fee will rise from $10 to $215 per application.
âž¡Regulatory Changes: The H-1B Modernization Rule introduces stricter employer compliance measures and enhanced protections for F-1 OPT students.

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