WASHINGTON: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said that it has received enough electronic registrations to meet the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap, including the advanced degree exemption, triggering the next phase of filings starting April 1.
The agency confirmed it has “selected enough beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations to reach the H-1B cap” and has notified petitioners whose beneficiaries were chosen. Only those with selected registrations are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2027.
Registrants can check their status through their online USCIS accounts, the agency said.
Petitions for selected beneficiaries may be filed beginning April 1, 2026. USCIS said the filing window will be at least 90 days, and petitions must include a copy of the relevant selection notice. Filings must be made at the correct location or online through the agency’s portal.
The agency also introduced a compliance requirement tied to documentation. Each petition must match the identifying and position details submitted during registration. Petitioners must submit evidence of the beneficiary’s valid passport or travel document used at registration, along with proof supporting the wage level declared.