FY 2027 Initial H-1B Registration Selection Process Completed
On March 31, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap).
USCIS has notified all prospective petitioners with selected beneficiaries that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition. Registrants’ online accounts will display their registration status.
USCIS said that H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2027, including petitions eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may be filed with USCIS as of April 1, 2026, if filed for a selected beneficiary and based on a valid registration. Only petitioners with registrations for selected beneficiaries may file H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2027.
