Overview
- USCIS says the initial FY2027 H‑1B selection is done, employers with chosen registrations have been notified, and selection allows filing but not automatic approval.
- The 2027 process uses a weighted draw that gives better odds to offers at higher wage levels and senior occupational tiers.
- Petitions must match the original registration details and include the selection notice, with filings limited to the window stated in USCIS notifications.
- USCIS will accept only Form I‑129 dated February 27, 2026, and it will reject older editions.
- Some cases must include an extra $100,000 payment, mainly for workers abroad or consular processing, and USCIS says registrations filled both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 advanced‑degree allotment with up to 6,800 reserved for Chile and Singapore.