What is H-1B Visa Registration Process?

.Back in 2020, an electronic registration process for the H-1B cap was implemented. Now prospective petitioners and beneficiaries must first register and pay the fee ($10) electronically. 

The H1-B electronic registration process aims to reduce paperwork and save costs to prospective petitioners.

The authorized representatives as well as the prospective petitioners are able to complete the whole registration process that requires only basic information.  An initial registration process takes place for around 14 days each fiscal year. Only those applications submitted properly, will be eligible to file for H-1B cap-subject petitions. 

How to Register 

The first step will be to create an USCIS account. 

Registration period for 2022 will begin on march 9 and go until March 25. It is until March 9 when both representatives and registrants can create an complete the H-1B visa registrations.

Registrants shall submit their company infomation as part of their registration if they’re submitting by their own. 

If you are a representative that already has an account, please do not create a new account. 

What type of account should I create?

Registrant Account – You can create this one if you are a prospective petitioner to participate in the H-1B process, whether if you’re using an Attorney or Accredited Representative.

If more than one registration per beneficiary per fiscal year is submitted, USCIS will remove all registrations for that beneficiary. 

You can always delete extra registrations before the registration period has closed on March 25 with no refund on them. 

Fees 

$10 non-refundable for each registration. Each registration is for a single beneficiary.

Important Dates 

March 2: Registrant accounts can start being created.

March 9: Registration Period opens

March 25: Period Closes

March 31: USCIS notifies selected registrants

April 1: Petitions may be filed

Aug 2: Petitions for the second filing period may be filed

Nov 22: Petitions for the third filing period may be filed

Please check USCIS.gov website for accurate dates.

Notifications

Your online account could show of these notifications:

• Submitted
• Selected
• Not Selected
• Denied
• Invalidated-Failed Payment

H1-B beneficiaries must have a “selected” notification for the specific fiscal year to be able to file an H-1B petition

People who registered for the Selective Service will have their myUSCIS account updated to include a selection notice, which includes details about when and where to file.

The USCIS electronic registration process for the H-1B visa is a great way to simplify the process and ensure that you are filing with an accredited employer. It only takes a few minutes and helps reduce administrative burden. 

One tip for now: do not have more than one registration for the same beneficiary with the same employer.

If you want a smooth process, we offer a low price to help with registration. If selected, then you can upgrade your membership plan with us. No futher monetary obligation if beneficiary is not selected.