H-1B 2027 visa registration opens: 7 key things applicants and employers must know

The H-1B visa registration process for fiscal year 2027 has began. The initial registration window opened at noon Eastern Time on March 4, 2026 and will close at noon Eastern Time on March 19, 2026.

During this period, employers who want to sponsor foreign workers for H-1B visas must submit electronic registrations through the USCIS online system.