USCIS Extends FY 2025 H-1B Registration Deadline to March 25, 2025

Reason for the Extension

The extension followed a temporary system outage and issues related to missing or invalid signatures on Form G-28, which impacted the ability of legal representatives to properly submit H-1B registrations.

To ensure fairness and allow all eligible participants to complete their registrations, USCIS provided a 3-day extension of the registration window.

Key Date

• New H-1B Registration Deadline: March 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
  
  

Employers and authorized representatives must use this extended timeframe to verify and submit all required information for FY 2025 H-1B candidates.

Next Steps for Employers

1. Complete Registrations
   
   
   • Finalize and submit registrations for all prospective H-1B beneficiaries before the updated deadline.
     
     
2. Review Documentation Thoroughly
   
   
   • Ensure all forms, especially Form G-28 (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative), are correctly completed and signed.
     
     
3. Monitor USCIS Communications
   
   
   • Stay updated on lottery selection notices, confirmation receipts, and possible follow-up actions through the myUSCIS account or the USCIS website.
     
     

Accurate and timely registration submission is critical to be included in the FY 2025 H-1B lottery.

What This Means for Applicants

This brief extension ensures equitable access for registrants impacted by technical issues. However, it is unlikely to affect the overall lottery schedule significantly. Employers should treat March 25, 2025, as a firm and final deadline.

People Also Ask (PAA)

1. Why did USCIS extend the H-1B registration deadline for FY 2025?
   USCIS extended the deadline due to a technical system outage and issues with Form G-28 signature validation, which affected some registrants.
2. What is the new deadline for FY 2025 H-1B registration?
   The new deadline for completing H-1B registrations is March 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET.
3. How does the registration extension affect the H-1B lottery timeline?
   The extension may cause minor adjustments to processing timelines, but the overall lottery and petition filing schedule are expected to proceed as planned.
4. What should employers do if they encounter technical issues during registration?
   Employers should contact USCIS support immediately and keep screenshots or records of the issue to support resolution.
5. Are there any changes to the H-1B eligibility criteria with this extension?
   No. Eligibility requirements remain unchanged; only the registration deadline was extended.
6. Can new applicants start their registration during the extended period?
   Yes. New applicants can initiate and submit registrations until the March 25, 2025 deadline.
7. Will there be any further extensions to the H-1B registration period?
   As of now, USCIS has not announced any additional extensions. Applicants should aim to complete registrations by the current deadline.
8. How can applicants verify that their registration was submitted successfully?
   After submission, a confirmation notice will appear in the myUSCIS account, confirming successful registration.
9. What happens if an employer misses the extended registration deadline?
   Any employer failing to submit by March 25, 2025, will be excluded from the FY 2025 H-1B lottery.
10. Is there a fee associated with H-1B registration?
    Yes. The registration fee for FY 2025 remains at $10 per beneficiary, though it will increase to $215 starting FY 2026.