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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has not officially announced the exact start date of the H-1B fiscal year (FY) 2026 cap season, but there are important reminders regarding the H-1B electronic registration process and H-1B cap season that employers should consider with their preparations and planning for hiring foreign nationals.
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Additional Information: Updates to the FY 2026 H-1B registration process reflect the final rule for H-1B modernization published on Dec. 18, 2024, with provisions taking effect Jan. 17, 2025.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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