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H-1B Form I-129 Filing Location Change and FY 2025 H-1B Cap Season Updates and Reminders

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USCIS closed the FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration period on March 25, 2024, at noon Eastern Time. The agency also announced filing location changes for H-1B Form I-129 as part of season updates and reminders. Employers and workers should review the new filing instructions and prepare for the next phase of the H-1B cap selection process.
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The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap season closed at noon Eastern on March 25, 2024.

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