As H-1B visa registration dip 30-50%, here are the companies that are emerging as ‘favourites’ in the new system

The H-1B visa registration process for FY27, which was closed on March 19, witnessed a steep decline in filings between 30% and 50% lower than last year according to immigration attorneys. According to a report by Economic Times, this drop is filings reflect the employer caution amid the higher visa fees and an overhaul of the lottery system, which now prioritises wage-based selection. In the FY26, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received 336,153 eligible registrations.

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