H-1B visa initial sign-up period ends in 3 days

The initial sign-up period for H-1B visas for fiscal 2025 is set to close at 12 noon Eastern Time (9.30 pm IST) on March 22, according to a statement from a federal agency. The registration window opened on March 6.

The H1-B visa is for foreign guest workers in the US and is a favourite of Indian professionals seeking to work there.

During the period of March 6 to 22, prospective petitioners and their legal representatives are required to utilise the online account 'myUSCIS' provided by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to register each beneficiary for the selection process electronically.