USCIS has reported a significant decrease in H-1B lottery registrations for fiscal year 2027, with numbers dropping from 343,981 in FY 2026 to 211,600, marking a 38.5% decline. This change is attributed to new fees and a revised selection process that favors higher-paid workers and U.S.-educated foreign nationals.
Key Details:
- Total registrations for FY 2027: 211,600
- Decrease from FY 2026: 343,981 registrations
- New fee for applicants abroad: $100,000
- Percentage of selected registrants with U.S. master’s degrees or higher: 71.5%, up from 57% last year
- Only 17.7% of selected registrations fell in the lowest wage category
The changes in the H-1B program indicate a shift towards a more selective and expensive process, impacting the landscape for skilled foreign workers seeking employment in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Daniel Larson 蓝丹烨