2024 H-1B cap initial registration period opens on March 1: Dates and other details

The initial registration for the 2024 H-1B cap will be open from March 1-17, 2023 as per a notice by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using the online H-1B registration system.

As per the notice, USCIS will assign a confirmation number to each registration submitted for the FY 2024 H-1B cap. This number will be used solely to track registrations; applicants and representatives cannot use this number to track their case status in Case Status Online.