[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Nikin Tharan [@NikinTharan](/creator/twitter/NikinTharan) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-21 17:32:22 UTC H-1B FY 2026 Cap Hits → 343k Applications → Only XX% Selected. What’s Next? USCIS has officially closed the H-1B cap for FY 2026. - This cycle saw XXXXXXX registrations for the lottery. - Of these, only XXXXXXX beneficiaries were selected to file petitions. Cap details - XXXXXX regular H-1B slots - XXXXXX reserved for advanced U.S. degree holders - Filing for selected applicants ended July 1, 2025 Drop in registrations - Registrations fell XX% compared to last year - Yet demand far outstrips the available XXXXXX spots. Who’s impacted? - International students on F-1 OPT/STEM OPT planning to transition - First-time applicants from overseas - Skilled workers waiting to enter the U.S. talent market Options if not selected - Explore H-1B cap-exempt roles (universities, nonprofits, research bodies) - Consider alternate visas: O-1, L-1, J-1 - Look at other countries with more flexible work pathways (Canada, Australia, Germany) For existing H-1B holders - Extensions, transfers, and amendments remain unaffected. - Cap-exempt petitions continue year-round. Policy updates - Registration fee surged from $XX → $XXX - Revised lottery process to curb fraud - Growing calls to expand or reform H-1B to retain global tech talent - For those aiming for FY 2027, registrations reopen March 2026 - For employment starting October 2026. > Meet 40+ leaders building impact behind the scenes from tech, policy, and advocacy Including Andrew Yeung, Deedy Das, Ajay Bhutoria at the first-ever @Unshackled Conference—Aug 15, Bay Area. Use code NIKIN10 for XX% off ➞ 🔔 Follow to stay updated on high-skilled immigration, tech, and business Source: #H1B #F1Visa #USVisa ##USCISImmigrationUpdates #WorkInUSA  XX engagements  **Related Topics** [holders](/topic/holders) [Post Link](https://x.com/NikinTharan/status/1947348940237771202)
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Nikin Tharan @NikinTharan on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-21 17:32:22 UTC
H-1B FY 2026 Cap Hits → 343k Applications → Only XX% Selected. What’s Next?
USCIS has officially closed the H-1B cap for FY 2026.
- This cycle saw XXXXXXX registrations for the lottery.
- Of these, only XXXXXXX beneficiaries were selected to file petitions.
Cap details
- XXXXXX regular H-1B slots
- XXXXXX reserved for advanced U.S. degree holders
- Filing for selected applicants ended July 1, 2025
Drop in registrations
- Registrations fell XX% compared to last year
- Yet demand far outstrips the available XXXXXX spots.
Who’s impacted?
- International students on F-1 OPT/STEM OPT planning to transition
- First-time applicants from overseas
- Skilled workers waiting to enter the U.S. talent market
Options if not selected
- Explore H-1B cap-exempt roles (universities, nonprofits, research bodies)
- Consider alternate visas: O-1, L-1, J-1
- Look at other countries with more flexible work pathways (Canada, Australia, Germany)
For existing H-1B holders
- Extensions, transfers, and amendments remain unaffected.
- Cap-exempt petitions continue year-round.
Policy updates
- Registration fee surged from $XX → $XXX
- Revised lottery process to curb fraud
- Growing calls to expand or reform H-1B to retain global tech talent
- For those aiming for FY 2027, registrations reopen March 2026
- For employment starting October 2026.
Meet 40+ leaders building impact behind the scenes from tech, policy, and advocacy Including Andrew Yeung, Deedy Das, Ajay Bhutoria at the first-ever @Unshackled Conference—Aug 15, Bay Area.
Use code NIKIN10 for XX% off ➞
🔔 Follow to stay updated on high-skilled immigration, tech, and business
Source:
#H1B #F1Visa #USVisa ##USCISImmigrationUpdates #WorkInUSA
XX engagements
Related Topics holders