The Times of India

US H-1B visa cap 2027 shifts to wage weighted selection: What you need to know and who benefits most

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will open registration for the 2027 US H-1B visa cap with a new wage weighted selection model. Employers must register beneficiaries online, pay a $215 fee, and await selection results by March 31. Higher wage roles will receive greater selection weight, reducing odds for Wage Level I submissions. The statutory cap remains unchanged, while fees and employer behaviour may influence final outcomes under updated Department of Homeland Security rules.