FY2026 H-1B Electronic Registration Opens March 7 - Critical Details You Can't Afford to Miss!
As a law firm that has handled thousands of H-1B cases, we know that every detail of the registration process can make or break a petition. Every year, there are many applicants who miss out on valuable opportunities because of minor mistakes that result in invalid applications! This yearH-1B Registration to Begin Soon, following these key details pleaseBe sure to double-checkThe first step is to make sure that everything is in order!
Must-check details for H-1B registration: details make the difference!
01 Incorrectly filled in account and information
💣 Problem: Some first-time or inexperienced companies may submit registrations using a personal account, resulting in a denied application.
🔐 Correct practice: must use **myUSCIS Registrant Account**To register.
🚩 Important reminder: the name of the employer entered on the LCA (Labor Condition Application) must be exactly the same as it was on the H-1B registration, and even a single punctuation difference may invalidate the petition!
02 Repeat Submission
💣 QUESTION: USCIS clearly states that theDuplicate applications will be invalidated!
🔐 The right thing to do: make sure only one party (company or lawyer) submits the registration to avoid duplication.
03 Choosing the wrong Cap category
💣 Question: if the chosenCap categorytogether withMismatch between major and career, which may result in denial of the application.
🔐 The right thing to do: if your highest degree is a Master's Degree (M.A.), but your job descriptionMore in line with undergraduate majorsThen you should chooseUndergraduate Cap Categories. If your job descriptionEligible for a Master's DegreeIf you want to check theMaster's CapThe
04Confirm that the payment is complete
💣 Problem: Some applicants think that all is well once the payment is complete, but in realityPayment FailuremaybeOutstanding paymentslead toInvalid registrationThe
🔐 The right thing to do: this year the registration fee has gone up to **$215**Always make sure to check if the payment was successful and keep the payment receipt (receipt) after making the payment. If the payment fails, be sure to re-pay in a timely manner.
How do I confirm successful registration?
help out: Have the employer or attorney provide a screenshot of the successful registration or a registration confirmation number.
self-examination::
You can also check yourself by following these steps (but don't click on Payment ❗️):
(1) Go to the official USCIS website and register for an EIN with your company's employer identification number (EIN).Registrant AccountThe
(2) After completing the H-1B registration information, click "Next", then click on "Check for duplicates".
(3) If the display "The system has detected 1 duplicate entry", it means the registration is successful; if it shows "No duplicates were found", then it has not been registered.
The H-1B registration window is short to hurry!
The H-1B registration window is only three weeks away, so miss it and wait another year!
The H-1B enrollment window is very short, usually onlyThree weeks.. If you have not yet submitted your registration, or have questions about the H-1B registration process and required documents, you can contact us and our team of professional immigration attorneys will provide you with the most precise guidance to ensure the smooth submission of your application~
