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Major H-1B Changes in Effect
FY2027 uses a weighted lottery favoring higher wages (up to 4x odds for Level IV roles). A $100,000 supplemental fee applies to new consular-processed petitions. Talk to an attorney before filing.
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H-1B FY2027 Season
From registration to your first day — clearly explained.
85K
Annual Cap
~35%
Typical Odds
Oct 1
Start Date
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FY2027 Cap Filing Window Closed on June 30 — Cases in Adjudication
The FY2027 H-1B cap filing window closed on June 30, 2026. USCIS is now adjudicating timely-filed petitions — decisions and RFEs will issue over the coming months, and approved petitions take effect October 1, 2026 (F-1 OPT students may qualify for cap-gap work authorization through September 30). If your registration was selected but you missed the June 30 filing deadline, consult an immigration attorney immediately — late filings are generally rejected. Not selected? A second-round selection is possible in August if the initial lottery underfilled the cap; otherwise consider O-1, L-1, TN, cap-exempt H-1B, or other options.
Check myUSCIS →Source: USCIS H-1B Registration · FY2027
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FY2027 Lottery Timeline
Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
Employer Preparation
Employer files the Labor Condition Application (LCA) and assembles petition documents.
Mar 4 – Mar 19, 2026
Registration Window
Employer submits registration on myUSCIS. $215 fee — no full petition yet.
Late March – April 2026
Lottery & Results
USCIS notifies selected registrants via myUSCIS. Selected = 90-day window to file I-129.
April 1 – June 2026
Petition Filing
Employer files the full I-129. Premium processing = 15 business-day decision.
June – Sep 2026
USCIS Adjudicates
USCIS reviews your petition. May issue an RFE. Respond through your attorney.
October 1, 2026
🎉 H-1B Status Begins
Cap-gap bridges OPT holders to Oct 1. If abroad, you attend a consular interview.
⚖️ Not Legal Advice. H-1B rules change frequently. Always confirm current dates at uscis.gov and consult an attorney before making decisions.
📋 Official data only. Information is sourced from USCIS and the U.S. State Department and updated regularly, but may not reflect same-day changes. Always verify critical dates and fees directly with USCIS or the State Department before making any immigration decisions. uscis.gov · travel.state.gov
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