H-1B FY2027 Lottery Results
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FY2027 Timeline
March 7-24, 2026
Registration Period
Employers submit electronic registrations for each beneficiary through the USCIS online account.
Late March 2026
Lottery SelectionCurrent
USCIS runs the weighted selection process. Selected registrants are notified.
March 31, 2026
Results Notification
Selection notifications sent via USCIS online accounts. Check your myUSCIS account.
April 1, 2026
Filing Window Opens
Selected registrants can begin filing H-1B petitions (Form I-129).
June 30, 2026
Filing Deadline
Deadline to file H-1B petitions for initial registration selections.
October 1, 2026
Employment Start Date
Earliest date approved H-1B workers can begin employment under new status.
Historical Selection Rates
| Year | Registrations | Selected | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 274,237 | 124,415 | 45.4% |
| FY2022 | 308,613 | 127,600 | 41.3% |
| FY2023 | 483,927 | 110,791 | 22.9% |
| FY2024 | 758,994 | 188,400 | 24.8% |
| FY2025 | 470,342 | 120,603 | 25.6% |
| FY2026 | 479,953 | 130,441 | 27.2% |
FY2021: Pre-weighted system. Multiple registrations per beneficiary allowed.
FY2022: Continued growth in registrations.
FY2023: Massive spike from multiple registrations per beneficiary.
FY2024: Peak registrations. Multiple rounds needed.
FY2025: First year of beneficiary-centric system. Registrations dropped significantly.
FY2026: Weighted selection introduced. Higher salaries given preference.
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