Understanding H-1B Sponsorship for Employers and Foreign Professionals
H-1B sponsorship allows U.S. employers to hire qualifying foreign professionals for specialty occupation positions. Learn how position and worker eligibility, employer obligations, the LCA, cap rules, petition filing, employment changes, and longer-term immigration planning fit together.
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on 03/07/2025
FY 2026 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon ET on 03/07/2025 and run through noon ET on 03/24/2025. USCIS intends to notify employers of the initial lottery results by 03/31/2025.
Permanent Residence (Green Card) and Ending H-1B Employment
H-1B Workers: Pathways to obtain permanent residence in the United States (getting a green card) and ending H-1B employment.
Maintaining Your H-1B Status
Maintaining Your H-1B Status - Things to Know After Your H-1B Petition is Approved.
H-1B Visa and the Lottery (Online Registration)
H-1B Visa - Addressing questions frequently asked by prospective employers and job candidates about the H-1B visa and the online registration process.
