Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said there is a possibility of lower H-1B registration this year when the H-1B cap initial registration period opens on March 4, because of the new $100,000 fee and also owing to the present situation of the job market. The window for registration will open from noon Eastern on March 4 to noon Eastern March 19. In this time period, petitioners have to register each beneficiary they want to hire for the selection process and pay the registration fee of $215. The selection results will be known by March 31.
The $100,000 fee will be applicable when the candidate is selected, if they are outside the US.
