USCIS Opens H-1B Visa 2027 Registration with Weighted Selection Process

The H-1B visa 2027 registration period is now open for employers seeking to sponsor foreign workers under the annual cap of 85,000 visas, including 20,000 for advanced degree holders. Employers must submit electronic registrations through the USCIS online system within the designated timeframe. Due to high demand, USCIS will conduct a weighted lottery prioritizing higher-paid and skilled applicants. Selected registrants will be notified by March 31, 2026, and only those chosen can proceed to file H-1B petitions.