USCIS opens H-1B FY 2027 registration March 4, introduces weighted selection rules, fees, and updated employer requirements.

On January 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial registration period for the 2027 H-1B cap lottery.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will open registration for the 2027 US H-1B visa cap with a new wage ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the initial registration period ofr 2027 H-1B cap that will open at ...

The registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and run through noon Eastern ...

The agency said prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically through a USCIS online account ...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services said it plans to notify selected registrants by March 31, with results ...

USCIS said employers whose registrations are selected and who proceed to file cap-subject H-1B petitions may be required to pay an additional fee of up to $100,000 before filing the petition, ...

USCIS offices remain open during 2025 federal shutdown but processing delays expected. USCIS reprioritizes cases for national security and vetting; interviews delayed. Applicants must attend scheduled ...