India, March 24 -- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will close the initial registration of H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2026 on Monday, March 24. USCIS said the registration, which opened on March 7, will run through noon (Eastern) on Monday.

According to the US Department of Labour (DOL), "The H-1B program applies to employers seeking to hire non-immigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability. A specialty occupation is one that requires the application of a body of highly specialised knowledge and the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent."

"The intent of the H-1B provisions is to help employers who cannot otherwise obtain neede...