H-1B cap season 2027 registration to open for 15 days: A quick guide on key dates and new ‘weighted selection’ rule

The commencement date for the H-1B cap season 2027 is approaching. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening and closing dates for the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap season.

The registration for the H-1B cap season 2027 will begin at noon Eastern Time on March 4, and the final date for submitting registrations for the H-1B cap season 2027 will conclude at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026.