U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration phase for the FY 2026 H-1B visa program has concluded. The agency confirmed it has received a sufficient number of eligible petitions to meet the annual cap, including reserved slots for applicants with advanced degrees (master's cap).
H-1B Lottery for FY 2026 Concludes Initial Selection Process
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