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Notice of FY 2025 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Selection Process Completion and Cap Season Reminders

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Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm deadlines on the official notice or with a qualified professional.

USCIS has completed the FY 2025 H-1B cap initial registration process and received enough registrations to meet both the general H-1B cap and the advanced degree master's cap allocation. Employers and workers should now monitor USCIS announcements for the next steps in the selection and filing process. The cap season has officially closed its initial registration phase.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap).

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