USCIS has not yet released the number of H-1B cap-subject petitions approved for FY 2027, leaving uncertainty about the reported figure of 220,000 registrations. This figure, if accurate, suggests a return to baseline levels seen from 2016 to 2020, indicating potential oversubscription of the program.
Key Details:
- USCIS has not confirmed FY 2027 registration numbers or approvals.
- The reported 220,000 figure may reflect a return to pre-2021 levels.
- Recent registration surges were attributed to reduced barriers during the Trump administration.
- The Biden administration increased the lottery fee to $215 and imposed penalties on multiple registrations, contributing to a decline in registration numbers.
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Source: PFIRorg