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The H-1B annual cap is 85,000 petitions: 65,000 regular + 20,000 U.S. master's degree exemption. Registration is by lottery.
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| Requirement | Employees Affected | Status | Next Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCA Public Access File | 12 | ✓ Compliant | Ongoing |
| H-1B LCA Posting | 12 | ⚠ Review 3 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| I-9 Re-verification | 4 | ⚡ Due Soon | Apr 22, 2026 |
| PERM Audit Readiness | 6 | ✓ Ready | N/A |
| Wage Change Notifications | 2 | ⚠ Pending | May 1, 2026 |
| Employee | Visa | Expiry | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj M. | H-1B | Sep 30, 2026 | Renew in 6mo |
| Li W. | H-1B | Mar 15, 2027 | Active |
| Ana S. | L-1B | Jan 10, 2026 | ⚡ Renew Now |
| Dev P. | H-1B → GC | I-485 Pending | In Progress |
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The total cost to sponsor an H-1B petition in 2026 ranges from $3,275 to $12,000+ per employee, depending on company size, premium processing, and attorney fees. Government fees alone total $3,030 for large employers: I-129 base ($730) + ACWIA training fee ($3,000) + Fraud Prevention fee ($500) + Asylum Program fee ($600) + registration fee ($215). Small employers (≤25 FTE) pay $1,530 in government fees. Attorney fees typically add $3,000–$5,500. Use the calculator above for a precise breakdown.
Before filing an H-1B petition, employers must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor. The LCA certifies that: (1) wages meet the prevailing wage level for the occupation and location; (2) working conditions don't adversely affect U.S. workers; and (3) there is no applicable strike or lockout. Employers must maintain a Public Access File (PAF) at the worksite, post the LCA or notice for 10 consecutive business days, and retain records for one year after the H-1B expires.
The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) publishes four wage levels (I–IV) for every occupation and metropolitan area. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what similarly situated employees earn) or the prevailing wage for the role. Level I is entry-level (17th percentile), Level II is qualified (34th percentile), Level III is experienced (50th percentile), and Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). Most specialty occupation H-1B workers are paid at Level II or III. Use the Wage Level Analyzer above to look up actual DOL data for your position.