On January 27, 2023, USCIS announced that the initial period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on March 17, 2023. Potential petitioners and their representatives will be able to prepare and submit their registrations by using USCIS’s online H-1B registration system. USCIS will assign a confirmation number for each registration submitted for FY 2024 and these confirmation numbers will be used to track registrations.
While waiting for USCIS to make a formal announcement about electronic registration, here are a few guidelines for better preparation for the registration process in the upcoming H-1B quota season. We want to remind everyone that the implementation of the registration process should not interfere with the preparation process. Similar to any other H-1B quota season, we want to ensure that the employer 1) knows which employees he/she wants to apply for, 2) determines that the specialty occupation position being sought is aligned with the employee’s qualifications, 3) is aware of the prevailing wages for the specific position, 4) prepares the documents necessary for the H-1B file if selected, and 5) keeps in mind of any important deadlines and OPT cap-gaps.
Remzi G. Kulen Esq
Kulen Law Firm P.C.