Per a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) announcement, the FY2026 H-1B cap limit has been reached. No further processing is expected. The congressionally mandated limit has been reached. The agency continues to process H-1B petitions that don’t count against the cap.

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa allowing temporary employment to foreign workers. There are two different H-1B categories mandated by congress. The regular H-1B cap requires 65,000 visas, while the advanced degree cap requires 20,000 visas.

USCIS will keep accepting and processing petitions filed to:

• Extend the amount of time a current H-1B worker may remain in the United States.
• Change the terms of employment for current H-1B workers.
• Allow current H-1B workers to change employers.
• Allow current H-1B workers to work concurrently in additional H-1B positions.

Previously filed petitions filed for current H-1B workers will retain their place in the visa cap. They also won’t count towards the FY2026 H-1B Cap. H-1B petitioners can view H-1B cap updates on the USCIS’ H-1B cap season email.

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