The FY 2026 H-1B cap registration opened on March 7, 2025. Employers should ensure their USCIS online accounts are set up, payment methods verified, and beneficiary information ready. The new beneficiary-centric selection process and organizational account updates aim to streamline the process. USCIS will announce lottery selections by March 31, 2025.
Additionally, under the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order issued on Jan. 20, 2025, all noncitizens in the U.S. must comply with registration requirements under INA 262. Noncitizens 14 years or older who were not registered when applying for a visa and have remained in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register and be fingerprinted. Parents must register children under 14, and those turning 14 must re-register within 30 days.
DHS will soon announce a form and process for noncitizens to complete the registration requirement. Beginning Feb. 25, 2025, individuals required to register should create a USCIS online account in preparation for the registration process. Once the registration process is implemented, noncitizens will submit their registration, and parents and guardians will submit registration applications on behalf of their children under 14, through their USCIS online account.
Stay informed as these changes unfold. If you have concerns about how these developments may affect your immigration status or travel plans, contact NPZ Law Group at info@visaserve.com or call 201-670-0006 (ext. 104). Our experienced U.S. and Canadian immigration lawyers are here to provide timely and personalized immigration solutions.
