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H-1B Program Strengthens Integrity and Announces FY 2025 Cap Details

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.


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