USCIS Account
Registered online account for petitioners and representatives used to submit and manage registrations and receive selection notices.
The registration is the mandatory first step for cap-subject H-1B filings and determines eligibility to submit a full I-129 petition if selected. It centralizes employer and beneficiary data for USCIS selection and reduces the need for paper submissions at the selection stage.
Employers, in-house HR, and immigration representatives typically complete registrations on behalf of beneficiaries.
Choose the party with direct access to employer tax identification and hiring authority to avoid delays.
A company officer, HR director, or other designated official with authority to bind the employer. This person supplies employer EIN, attestations about the job offer, and authorization for payment and petition filing.
An attorney or accredited representative may complete registration when authorized in writing by the employer; the representative must have access to employer identifiers and accurate beneficiary data to avoid selection disqualification.
Registered online account for petitioners and representatives used to submit and manage registrations and receive selection notices.
Employer name and EIN — must match IRS records and later I-129 submission to avoid discrepancies.
Full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, passport number, and country of citizenship for each registrant.
Position title, worksite location, SOC code or occupational classification, and offered wage or wage range.
Employer attests to the accuracy of submitted data and to eligibility to file an H-1B petition if selected.
Per-beneficiary registration payment and confirmation number retained for the petition phase.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Account Setup | Email + 2FA for security |
| User Roles | Separate admin and registrar roles |
| Data Template | Maintain spreadsheet with required fields |
| Document Storage | Centralized secure folder with receipts |
Ensure any eSignature or HR system you use supports required file formats and secure data transfer to reduce manual steps.
Verify integrations and exports maintain a complete audit trail for registrations and later petition support documentation.
USCIS opens a limited annual registration period each fiscal year
Registration requires per-beneficiary fee at submission
USCIS notifies selected registrants via online account
Selected employers must file Form I-129 within the USCIS filing window
Coordinate LCA and internal approval before selection
Submit employer and beneficiary entries during the announced portal window.
USCIS runs selection to allocate available cap numbers.
USCIS posts notifications in petitioner accounts for selected registrations.
Selected employers file Form I-129 and supporting documents within the filing period.
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| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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