H-1B Visa FAQs: Your Comprehensive Guide to FY2026 H-1B Application

How much does an H-1B application cost? Are employees allowed to pay the fees?

Typically, the expenses for an H-1B application consist of two main components: USCIS fees and attorney fees. Employers are responsible for both fees, except for the optional Premium Processing Fee.

The USCIS fees include (subject to changes):

When will the H-1B electronic registration open this year?

What are the rules for the H-1B electronic registration lottery?

Can multiple employers submit registrations for me?

In the H-1B online registration process, is it necessary for employers to participate?

Can beneficiaries check if their employer has completed the registration?

Can I apply for H-1B with a relatively low salary?

Is it necessary to file an OPT extension application when preparing to apply for an H-1B visa?

Will an expiring passport affect my H-1B application?

Can I apply for an H-1B if I work for a consulting company and am assigned to a client company?

Can companies that are not E-Verified sponsor H-1B visas?

Is it a must to complete the 'J-1 Two-Year Home Residency Requirement ' waiver application before the H-1B application?

Do I have to wait for H-1B approval before applying for H-4 for my spouse?

Do I have to be awarded a degree before H1B online registration?

Will I be eligible for the Cap-Gap Extension?

Can I qualify for an H-1B visa if my job is directly related to my minor instead of my major?

What's the difference between Change of Status (COS) and Consular Processing (CP) for activating H-1B status?

Do I have to wait for H-1B approval in the U.S. before traveling abroad?

Can H-1B visa holders work for any company they choose?

Is an employer allowed to lower an H-1B worker’s wage? Or can employers reduce an H-1B employee’s working hours if there’s not enough workload?

Is part-time H-1B treated differently from full-time H-1B during adjudication?

Should you have any questions or need assistance with your H-1B application, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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