India, Feb. 2 -- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has declared the commencement of the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. The registration window will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and will close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026.

Employers are required to register beneficiaries online and remit a fee of $215 for each entry. Selection notifications are anticipated by March 31, 2026.

The H-1B program permits US employers to employ foreign workers in specialized occupations. For FY 2027, only those employers whose registrations are selected will be able to submit cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those that qualify under the advanced degree exemption.

According to USCIS, all regis...