FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4

USCIS announced that the initial registration for the FY 2027 H-1B cap will run from March 4 to March 19, 2026. Employers must register electronically using a USCIS account and pay a $215 fee. This year, the selection process will prioritize higher-skilled, higher-paid candidates. If registrations exceed the cap, a weighted selection will be used. Selected petitioners may also need to pay an additional $100,000 fee before filing.