Summary
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the registration period for the 2027 H-1B visa cap. The registration will be open from March 4 to March 19, 2027, and employers must register and pay a fee to enter their workers into the selection process. A new wage-based selection system will be used to prioritize higher-paid positions.
Key Facts
- The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specialized jobs requiring at least a bachelor's degree.
- The registration period for the 2027 H-1B visa cap opens on March 4 and ends on March 19, 2027.
- Employers must register electronically and pay a $215 fee for each prospective worker.
- The Trump administration has introduced new rules to limit the misuse of H-1B visas and to encourage hiring at higher wages.
- The USCIS will use a new wage-based selection system, giving preference to higher-wage job offers.
- The statutory H-1B cap remains at 65,000 visas, with an additional 20,000 for those with a U.S. master’s degree or higher.
- Employers will be notified of selection results by March 31, and selected petitions can be filed starting April 1, 2027.
