FY 2027 H-1B Cap

USCIS Confirms FY 2027 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached

Maggio Kattar

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it has received enough petitions to reach the Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B cap, including both the regular cap and the U.S. advanced degree exemption. As a result, there will be no supplemental H-1B lottery for FY 2027.

The announcement confirms that employers whose registrations were not selected during the March 2026 registration process will not receive another opportunity to file a cap-subject H-1B petition for FY 2027.

When the FY 2027 H-1B Cap is Reached:

  • No additional H-1B cap selections will be made for FY 2027.
  • USCIS will continue processing timely filed petitions for beneficiaries who were selected in the initial registration process.
  • Employers seeking to sponsor individuals who were not selected should evaluate alternative immigration options where available and begin planning for the FY 2028 H-1B registration period.

The conclusion of this year’s cap season provides certainty for employers and foreign nationals who had been awaiting the possibility of a second selection round.

We recommend that employers begin preparing their FY 2028 H-1B cap registration list now to ensure they are ready well before the limited registration period that typically opens in early March. Early planning provides time to identify eligible candidates, gather required information, and avoid last-minute issues during the registration window.