Flash: USA Announces 2027 H1B Cap And Details!

One of the most decide and the tough visa to attain in the world is the United States H1B visa. This is largely due to restrictive measures taken by the Donald Trump administration there. Now the United States immigration authorities have officially announced the cap for the 20207H1B Visa.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the Fiscal Year 2027 H1B visa cap. The registration window will begin on March 4, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern Time and will close on March 19, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern Time.

During this period, employers and authorized representatives must submit electronic registrations for each foreign worker they wish to sponsor under the H1B category. A registration fee of 215 dollars is required for every applicant.

Employers must use a USCIS online account to complete the registration. Those who do not already have an organizational account are advised to create one in advance to avoid last minute issues.

Legal representatives can also connect their accounts with employer clients ahead of time. Once the registration period ends, USCIS will review all entries and conduct the selection process. Selected applicants are expected to be notified by March 31, 2026 through their online accounts.

Only candidates who are selected will be allowed to file full H1B petitions, including those applying under the advanced degree quota. For Fiscal Year 2027, USCIS plans to use a revised selection method if registrations exceed the annual limit, giving preference to higher skilled and higher paid roles instead of relying only on a random lottery system. This change is expected to significantly impact the overall H1B selection process.