FY 2026 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just announced that it has completed the initial registration selection process for the FY 2026 H-1B visa.

This means that employers who registered applicants for the H-1B visa lottery will now know whether their registrations were selected. 

For those whose registrations that were selected, submission of the formal H-1B petitions may begin on April 1, 2025.

Lally Immigration – Flat Fee for H-1B Petitions

Lally Immigration Services, LLC charges a flat fee of $2,550 to prepare and submit an H-1B petition. 

This flat fee includes the following services:

• Preparation and Review of Forms and Documents: All necessary forms and supporting documents will be prepared and reviewed.

• Filing with USCIS: The petition will be submitted to USCIS on your behalf.

• Tracking the Petition: You will be updated on the progress and any status changes related to your petition.

Please note: Clients are responsible for the USCIS filing fees.

The H-1B Petition Process Flow

The H-1B petition process is well-defined and typically follows these steps:

1. Intake & Eligibility Check: Basic questions to confirm eligibility.

2. Legal Services Agreement: Formal agreement to proceed with representation.

3. Payment: Initial payment for services.

4. Client Questionnaire & Document Request: Gathering all necessary documents from the client.

5. LCA (Labor Condition Application): The required LCA will be filed with the Department of Labor.

6. Drafting the Petition: Preparation of the H-1B petition.

7. Client Review: The client reviews the petition draft.

8. Edits: Any necessary revisions are made.

9. Submission: The petition is submitted to USCIS.

10. Receipt Notice: Confirmation from USCIS that they’ve received the petition.

11. Request for Evidence (RFE): If necessary, USCIS may issue a request for additional information.

12. Decision: Final decision on the petition.

H-1B Visa Lawyer – Dayna Lally

If you have a registration that was selected in the lottery and are ready to start preparing the H-1B petition, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process. 

Visit the Contact Us section of our website to get in touch with our team and schedule a consultation.

We also encourage you to check out our Client Testimonials page to see how we have successfully helped businesses navigate the H-1B process.

Disclaimer: This blog article is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice, nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Last Reviewed/Updated: 03/31/2025