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USCIS Reaches FY 2027 H-1B Cap. No Additional Lottery Expected

  • Writer: Jia Law Group
    Jia Law Group
  • 6 days ago
  • 1 min read

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received enough petitions to meet both the congressionally mandated FY 2027 H-1B regular cap (65,000 visas) and the 20,000 U.S. advanced degree exemption (master's cap).

As a result, USCIS is not expected to conduct a second H-1B lottery for FY 2027.

The announcement does not affect H-1B filings that are not subject to the annual cap. USCIS will continue to accept and adjudicate eligible petitions, including H-1B extensions, changes of employer (transfers), amendments, concurrent H-1B employment, and qualifying petitions filed by cap-exempt employers.

Employer Takeaway

For employers with candidates who were not selected in this year's lottery, now is the time to plan ahead. Employers should review the immigration status and work authorization timelines of affected employees and candidates as early as possible to help minimize disruptions to hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning.

Depending on the individual's qualifications and current immigration status, alternative immigration strategies may include:

  • O-1 classification for individuals with extraordinary ability;

  • Continued employment under F-1 STEM OPT, where available;

  • Long-term employment-based permanent residence strategies, where appropriate.

Every employee's situation is different. Evaluating available options well before current work authorization expires can help employers avoid unnecessary interruptions and better support long-term talent retention.


If your organization has candidates who were not selected in the FY 2027 H-1B lottery or would like to explore alternative immigration strategies, contact us to schedule a consultation.

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