H-1B cap (FY2027)

Registration, lottery, selection, and cap-season updates for the H-1B specialty occupation visa.

Updates we group under this topic for easier following. Informational only — not legal advice.

Activity · daily, last 90 days
2 indexed updates
Jan 19, 2026 → Apr 18, 2026 · 90 days
Policy climate · last 90 days
Tone of coverage
100% neutral
Based on 2 indexed updates in the last 90 days
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Mar 31H-1BFY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed
USCIS has completed the FY 2027 H-1B initial registration period and received enough registrations to meet both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption cap. This marks the end of the registration window for fiscal year 2027.…
High impactLottery / selection
USCIS
Neu
Jan 30H-1BFY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4
The H-1B cap registration period for fiscal year 2027 will open on March 4, 2026 at noon ET and close on March 19, 2026 at noon ET. All H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap must be registered during this window before employers can…
High impactLottery / selection
USCIS
Neu
Dec 23H-1BDHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas to Better Protect American Workers
DHS is changing how H-1B visas are awarded to prioritize higher-skilled and higher-paid workers. The new regulations aim to protect American workers' wages, working conditions, and job opportunities. This shift could affect which foreign…
High impactProposed rule
USCIS
Neg
Oct 20H-1BPresidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
The President issued a proclamation on September 19, 2025, restricting entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, signaling an intent to overhaul the H-1B visa program. The proclamation is framed as an initial reform step affecting worker…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neg
Sep 21H-1BH-1B FAQ
President Trump signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025 restricting entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers to protect American workers and curb visa abuses. This marks an initial reform step targeting the H-1B program. The FAQ…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neg
Email digest

We're setting up email updates. Subscribe will appear here soon.

Explore
All visa categories →

Guides, tools, and coverage for every visa type.

Full feed
All updates by category →

Chronological lists grouped by work, study, green card, policy, and more.

Stats
Total indexed155
Open for comment16
Positive tone13
Negative tone49