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Real-time H-1B policy shifts, USCIS processing signals, and immigration news — each tied back to the employer, wage, and LCA data you can verify on this platform.
Educational content only — Visa Pulse does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law is fact-specific and changes frequently. Always consult a licensed immigration attorney before making decisions about your visa status.
USCIS opened H-1B cap registration for FY 2027 on March 4, 2026 (noon ET) through March 19, 2026 (5 pm ET). A new weighted-selection rule effective Feb. 27, 2026 favors higher wage levels. Lottery selections have already begun — employers are receiving notification.
With FY2027 registration now closed, USCIS data shows selection rates have stabilized around 14–16% for regular-cap slots. Understanding the historical range — and what drives it — matters more than headline lottery forecasts.
A Presidential Proclamation signed in 2025 reimposed and expanded restrictions on the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers into the United States, suspending new H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visa issuance at U.S. consulates for covered categories. This Visa Pulse breaks down who is affected, what the exemptions are, and what Work Visa Insights data reveals about the real-world impact.
USCIS opened the FY2027 H-1B cap registration window on March 7, 2026. The $215 registration fee applies per beneficiary, and the lottery will run only if registrations exceed the 65,000 regular-cap and 20,000 master's-cap slots.