US Citizenship and Immigration Services

(USCIS) Updates:

Date: January 30, 2024

• H-1B Registration Final Rule:

• Prioritizes individuals: New "beneficiary-centric" system favors unique applicants over duplicate registrations.

• Passport requirement: Valid passport information now mandatory for beneficiaries from FY 2025.

• Flexible start dates: Petitions allowed for start dates after October 1st of the fiscal year.

• Denial/revocation authority: USCIS can deny/revoke petitions based on invalid registrations or fraudulent information.

• Fee update: $10 registration fee remains for March 2024, new fee schedule coming later.

• Form I-129 update: New version available April 1st, reflecting rule changes.

• FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration:

• Opens March 6th, 2024: Noon Eastern, closes March 22nd, 2024, noon Eastern.

• Organizational Accounts and Online Filing:

• Accounts launch Feb. 28th: Manage registrations, petitions, and Form I-907 submissions.

• Online filing starts Feb. 28th: Non-cap H-1B petitions (Forms I-129 & I-907).

• H-1B cap petition filing opens April 1st, 2024.

Stay informed:

• Visit USCIS website and social media channels for details.

-This is a summary of the USCIS press release and does not replace the official information available on their website.