H1B Cap Registration Process

What is H1B Cap Registration?

The H1B cap registration is an electronic process implemented by USCIS to manage the limited number of H1B visas available each fiscal year. This process helps streamline the selection of H1B petitions for processing.

Registration Period for 2024

The H1B cap registration period typically opens in March and closes within a few days. For FY 2025 (starting October 1, 2024), the registration period is expected to be:

Registration Opens: March 2024
Registration Closes: March 2024
Selection Notification: March 31, 2024

Registration Requirements

For Employers

Valid USCIS online account
Employer's tax ID number
Basic information about the beneficiary
Attorney information (if using legal representation)
Registration fee ($10 per registration)

For Beneficiaries

Full name as it appears on passport
Date of birth
Country of birth
Citizenship
Passport number
Gender

Step-by-Step Registration Process

Create USCIS Online Account
Log in to the H1B Registration System
Enter employer information
Enter beneficiary information
Review and submit registration
Pay registration fee
Receive confirmation number

Selection Process

The selection process works as follows:

USCIS conducts a random selection process
Selected registrations are notified via email
Employers can check selection status online
Selected registrations can proceed with H1B petition filing

Important Tips

Register early in the registration period
Double-check all information before submission
Keep registration confirmation numbers
Monitor USCIS announcements for updates
Prepare H1B petition documents in advance

Common Issues and Solutions

System access problems
Payment processing issues
Duplicate registrations
Incorrect information submission

After Selection

If your registration is selected:

You have 90 days to file the H1B petition
Must maintain the same information as in registration
Can only file at the service center specified
Must include the registration confirmation number

Recent Changes and Updates

Stay informed about the latest changes to the H1B registration process for 2024.