USCIS Reaches FY 2026 H-1B Cap

Key Point 

• USCIS has reached the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year (FY) 2026, as set by Congress 

H-1B Cap FY 2026  

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially reached the congressionally mandated H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2026. This includes: 

• 65,000 petitions under the regular cap 
• 20,000 petitions under the U.S. advanced degree exemption (master’s cap) 

While no new cap-subject petitions will be accepted, USCIS will continue to process cap-exempt filings, including: 

• Extensions of stay for current H-1B workers 
• Amendments to the terms of employment 
• Transfers to new employers 
• Concurrent employment in additional H-1B roles 

The initial registration period opened on March 31, 2025. 

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