The Times of India

H-1B Visa 2027: USCIS opens March registration window with new rules; deadline March 19

The US Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new weighted selection system for the H-1B visa program, prioritizing higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants. This rule, effective February 27, 2026, will apply to the FY 2027 registration season, shifting from a random lottery to a wage-based preference. The FY 2027 registration period is set from March 4 to March 19, 2026.