Additional H1-B Registrations Needed to Fill H-1B Cap for 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently shared that additional registrations for unique beneficiaries needed to be selected to meet the H-1B regular cap for the fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). According to their projections, enough registrations have now been randomly selected to fulfill the regular cap requirement from the remaining properly submitted FY 2025 registrations.
Who Can File an H-1B Petition?
All prospective petitioners whose registrations were selected in this round have been notified that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the beneficiary listed in the selected registration. Only petitioners with selected registrations are allowed to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2025, and these petitions can only be filed for the beneficiary listed in the corresponding registration notice.
How Do You File an H1-B Petition?
To properly file an H-1B cap-subject petition, petitioners must submit it either to the correct filing location or online at my.uscis.gov within the filing period specified in the selection notice. The filing period for the H-1B cap-subject petition will last at least 90 days, and petitioners must include a copy of the selection notice with the petition.
How Do You Get Your H1-B Petition Approved?
It is crucial to understand that being selected in the H-1B registration process is just the first step in the journey toward securing an H-1B visa. While selection gives petitioners the opportunity to file an H-1B cap-subject petition, it does not guarantee approval. Petitioners must still demonstrate that they meet all the legal and regulatory requirements set forth by USCIS.
These requirements include providing sufficient evidence of the following:
- the job position qualifies as a specialty occupation
- the beneficiary possesses the necessary educational qualifications and skills for the job
- the employer is willing and able to pay the prevailing wage for the position
Heckler Law Group is ready to guide you through the detailed nature of H-1B registrations to ensure a smooth process. Get started by requesting a free case evaluation, and our team will contact you promptly.
This post is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information in this post without seeking the advice of a licensed immigration attorney.