Companies across the world that send their employees to the United States of America will now find it easier to do so through the H-1B Electronic Registration Process. On February 28, 2024, USCIS launched new myUSCIS organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within an organization, as well as their legal representatives, to collaborate on and prepare H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and any associated Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service.
Read More:- Unlucky with H-1B visa? Here are alternative ways to join an American employer
A new organizational account is required to participate in the H-1B Electronic Registration Process starting in March 2024.
The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and run through noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.
Read More:- US Launches H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Programme, Promising Boost for Indian Tech Talent
The initial registration period is for a minimum of 14 calendar days each fiscal year. The H-1B selection process is then run on properly submitted electronic registrations. Only those with selected registrations are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Prospective petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically register and pay the associated $10 H-1B registration fee for each prospective beneficiary.
Read More:- High Returns Scam! Cryptocurrency Trading Fraud In Navi Mumbai, Businessman Loses Rs 60 Lakh
The electronic registration process streamlines processing by reducing paperwork and data exchange and provides overall cost savings to employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Starting with the FY 2025 initial registration period, USCIS will require registrants to provide valid passport information or valid travel document information for each beneficiary. The passport or travel document provided must be the one the beneficiary, if or when abroad, intends to use to enter the United States if issued an H-1B visa. Each beneficiary must only be registered under one passport or travel document.
In March USCIS will launch online filing of Form I-129 and associated Form I-907 for non-cap H-1B petitions. On April 1, USCIS will begin accepting online filing for H-1B cap petitions and associated Forms I-907 for petitioners whose registrations have been selected.
USCIS is also addressing any technical issues that may arise for legal representatives whose accounts migrated when they logged into their online account on or after February 14, 2024, including impacts on cases other than H-1B filings.
Read More:- Stocks To Watch On January 31: TCS, L&T, Dr Reddy’s, Voltas, PB Fintech & Others
In December 2023, USCIS announced the receipt of a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated caps for FY 2024.
