USCIS sends alert for Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B visas, includes 'master's cap'

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027. This announcement means no additional lottery rounds will occur for the upcoming fiscal year. The agency confirmed both the regular and master's caps have been met. Fiscal Year 2027 saw changes including a wage-based lottery system. A new petition fee also influenced employer registration numbers this year.