USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2016 cap on April 1. All H-1B petitioners must follow all statutory and regulatory requirements as they prepare petitions, in order to avoid delays in processing and possible requests for evidence.

USCIS has developed detailed information, including an optional checklist, Form M-735, Optional Checklist for Form I-129 H-1B Filings, on how to complete and submit an FY 2016 H-1B petition. Please read!

Cases will be considered accepted on the date USCIS takes possession of a properly filed petition with the correct fee.

Following are more tips and knowledge about H-1B petition:

• Include a signed check or money order with the correct fee amount
• Submit all required documentation and evidence with the petition at the time of filing to ensure timely processing.
• Be sure to file the petition to the correct USCIS service center.
• Additional Documents Required for H-1B Petition
• Organizing Your H-1B Package, preferred order of documents
• H-1B Petition Premium Processing Service, process within 15 calendar days   
• H-1B Petition Required Fees, depending on the type of H-1B petition
• More H1-B Petition Filing Tips

U.S. employers are expected to file more than 150,000 labor condition application for H-1B visa in April. It is time for you to update your career profile and pitch potential employers now!