H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for both the standard H-1B cap and the U.S. advanced degree exemption for fiscal year 2027.
Who this applies to & what you could do
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- No new cap-subject H-1B petitions will be accepted for fiscal year 2027.
- Cap-exempt petitions and existing H-1B extensions remain open and unaffected.
- New standard H-1B filings for Fiscal Year 2027 are now closed.
- Extensions, employer transfers, and petitions from cap-exempt organizations like universities can still be filed.
- Check with your sponsoring employer or a qualified immigration legal professional to explore cap-exempt options, review alternative visa categories, or prepare for future application cycles.
- Talk with your employer or a qualified immigration attorney to check if you qualify for a cap-exempt position or a different visa category, and start planning early for next year's cap process.
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H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough applications to reach the annual limits for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the main 65,000 visa limit and the 20,000 limit set aside for individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. Because these limits have been reached, the agency is no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached the official limit for Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B visas. This includes both the standard 65,000 limit and the 20,000 extra spots reserved for people with advanced degrees from U.S. schools. Because these limits are now met, the agency will not accept any new standard H-1B applications for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to hit the annual numerical limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This applies to both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with an advanced degree from a U.S. university. Because these caps are filled, officials are no longer accepting new cap-subject H-1B petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has reached the annual limit for fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary worker visas. This decision fills both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the additional 20,000 set aside for people with advanced degrees from U.S. schools. The agency will no longer accept new applications that count against this year's limit.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches regular and master's cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to fill all available H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency reached both the standard 65,000 quota and the 20,000 quota set aside for workers holding U.S. advanced degrees. As a result, the government is no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for the upcoming fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough applications to reach the annual limits for H-1B specialty occupation visas for fiscal year 2027. This applies to both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 additional spots reserved for graduates with U.S. advanced degrees. Because these caps are now full, the government will not accept any new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary work visa program. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the additional 20,000 visas reserved for graduates with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. As of July 17, 2026, the agency is no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the cap for fiscal year 2027 regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough applications to reach the official limit for H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the general quota of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 reserved for graduates holding an advanced degree from a U.S. university. The agency will no longer accept new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the fiscal year 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to hit the annual limits for Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B specialty occupation visas. This includes both the general allotment of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 reserve for individuals holding advanced degrees from U.S. institutions. Because the limits have been reached, USCIS is no longer accepting new cap-subject applications for this fiscal cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches FY 2027 cap for regular and master's degree petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has filled all available slots for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B work visa quota. This limit includes both the general cap of 65,000 visas and the additional 20,000 reserved for people with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. As a result, the agency is no longer accepting new cap-subject applications for this fiscal year.
H-1B cap reached: USCIS has filled all regular and master's cap visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has reached the official limit for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency has received enough petitions to fill both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the additional 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with a U.S. master's degree or higher. This means USCIS will no longer accept new cap-subject H-1B applications for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the fiscal year 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has filled all available H-1B work visas for Fiscal Year 2027. The government reached both the 65,000 regular limit and the 20,000 U.S. master's degree limit on July 17, 2026. As a result, immigration officials are no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary worker visas. This official count includes both the standard quota of 65,000 visas set by Congress and the additional 20,000 slots reserved for applicants holding an advanced degree from a U.S. university.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches FY 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has reached the annual limits for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency has received enough petitions to fill both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 cap reserved for applicants with a U.S. master's degree or higher. This update is now in effect for all cap-subject filings for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches regular and master's degree caps for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. This includes both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 visa exemption for applicants holding a U.S. master's degree or higher.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the annual limit for H-1B temporary work visas for fiscal year 2027. This applies to both the 65,000 regular visa cap set by Congress and the 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches FY 2027 cap for regular and master's degree petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to reach the official limits for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes the standard limit of 65,000 visas set by Congress as well as the 20,000 exemption set aside for applicants with a U.S. advanced degree, known as the master's cap. This milestone is now in effect for fiscal year 2027 filings.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches fiscal year 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This includes the congressionally mandated limit of 65,000 regular visas alongside the 20,000 visa exemption for applicants holding U.S. advanced degrees. This cap limit is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches regular and master's cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to fill all available H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency reached both the regular limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa limit set aside for people with U.S. advanced degrees. This update is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches FY 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual H-1B visa limit for fiscal year 2027. This applies to both the general 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 visa exemption set aside for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027. This count includes both the standard limit set by Congress and the special allotment for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. This means the required quota of applications for this fiscal year cycle has been met.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the regular and master's cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This applies to both the 65,000 standard limit and the 20,000 advanced degree exemption for graduates of U.S. universities. These cap limits are mandated by Congress and are now reached for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limit for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visas set aside under the U.S. advanced degree exemption. These caps are now officially reached for the fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the fiscal year 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-1B visa limits for fiscal year 2027. This applies to both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 visa exemption reserved for advanced degree holders from U.S. universities. These caps set the maximum number of new H-1B petitions available under these categories for the fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the regular and master's cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the official limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This count includes both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa set-aside for individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. schools. Reaching these numerical limits is part of the annual visa process set by Congress.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the limits for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa exemption for holders of a U.S. master's degree or higher. This limit is now in effect, meaning the regular quota for this fiscal year is filled.
H-1B cap: USCIS reaches petition limit for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the official H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027. The agency reached both the standard quota of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with a U.S. advanced degree. This update applies to petitions filed for the fiscal year 2027 cap cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches regular and master's caps for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to hit the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This count covers both the regular quota of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 master's cap reserved for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the limits for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency filled both the regular 65,000 visa cap set by Congress and the 20,000 cap exemption for U.S. advanced degree holders. These visa caps are now officially reached for the 2027 fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated limit for fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary worker visas. This total includes both the standard 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 exemption set aside for applicants with an advanced degree from a U.S. higher education institution.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
On July 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough petitions to fill all available H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the standard 65,000 limit and the 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.
USCIS reaches fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap for regular and master's degree quotas
Immigration officials have received enough petitions to meet the annual limits for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the extra 20,000 spots set aside for applicants with a U.S. advanced degree have been reached.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough petitions to hit the annual numerical limits for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the standard 65,000 limit and the 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This applies to both the standard 65,000 limit set by Congress and the extra 20,000 limit reserved for individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. Because these limits are reached, the agency is no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the limit for new H-1B temporary work visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes the standard limit of 65,000 visas as well as the 20,000 exemption set aside for applicants with a U.S. advanced degree. These annual caps were established by Congress and apply to the fiscal year 2027 cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This congressionally mandated cap includes both the general quota of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 quota for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees. These limits are now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 application cycle.
H-1B cap: USCIS has reached the limit for fiscal year 2027 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B visa limits for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the standard 65,000 visa cap set by Congress and the 20,000 limit reserved for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees. This update is currently in effect.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes the standard limit of 65,000 visas as well as the 20,000 visa exemption set aside for applicants holding an advanced degree from a U.S. university. These annual limit counts are set by Congress.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached the official annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary work visas. The agency received enough applications to fill both the standard 65,000 visa limit and the 20,000 visa limit set aside for people with a U.S. master's or higher degree. This update is now in effect, meaning the overall cap for this fiscal year is complete.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 regular and master's visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to hit the limit for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This covers both the main cap of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 limit reserved for individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions. Because these limits are now met, the agency is no longer taking new cap-subject filings for this fiscal year.
USCIS reaches the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the limits for H-1B specialty occupation visas for fiscal year 2027. This covers both the standard cap of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 limit set aside under the master's cap (U.S. advanced degree exemption). Both cap allocations are now fully met for the year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 limit reserved for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. This update is now in effect as of July 17, 2026.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027 petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limit for H-1B temporary worker visas for fiscal year 2027. This limit includes both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 master's cap for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees. This update is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 visa cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has reached the fiscal year 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the yearly limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. The agency has met both the general cap and the special limit for applicants with an advanced degree from a U.S. university. These annual cap limits are now reached and in effect for fiscal year 2027.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches the fiscal year 2027 regular and master’s cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This covers both the 65,000 standard regular cap and the 20,000 master's cap exemption for workers with U.S. advanced degrees. This cap limit is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches the visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the limits set by Congress for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa advanced degree exemption. The official announcement was published on July 17, 2026.
H-1B cap reached: USCIS has received enough petitions for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it reached the official numerical limits for H-1B specialty occupation visas for fiscal year 2027. This change applies to both the regular limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 limit reserved for applicants holding an advanced degree from a U.S. school. This update is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 application cycle.
H-1B cap: USCIS reaches limit for fiscal year 2027 regular and master's degree visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. The agency has reached both the congressionally mandated standard cap of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa exemption for individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This count includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visas set aside for people with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions. The official caps for this fiscal year cycle are now officially reached.
H-1B cap: USCIS reaches regular and master's cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to reach the limits set by Congress for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This includes the regular cap of 65,000 visas as well as the 20,000 set aside for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. Both numerical quotas for fiscal year 2027 are now completely met.
H-1B cap: USCIS has reached the fiscal year 2027 limit for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough applications to reach the annual limit for H-1B temporary work visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the additional 20,000 reserved for applicants with an advanced degree from a U.S. university. Because these caps are now met, the agency is no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for this year.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches FY 2027 cap for regular and master's petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2026, that it has reached the yearly limits for H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency received enough petitions to meet both the regular limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa exemption for applicants with a U.S. advanced degree. This update is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 cap.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa limits. This count includes both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 visa limit reserved for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches the cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary work visa program. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 visa exemption for individuals with U.S. advanced degrees. This limit is now in effect for the fiscal year 2027 cycle.
H-1B lottery: USCIS has filled all cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the official limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary work visas. This applies to both the 65,000 standard regular cap and the 20,000 cap reserved for applicants with a U.S. advanced degree. The agency confirmed that both limits have now officially been met.
H-1B lottery: USCIS reaches cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough applications to reach the fiscal year 2027 limit for H-1B temporary worker visas. This limit includes both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master's cap. Both of these numerical limits set by Congress for the fiscal year are now fully filled.
USCIS reaches the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has reached the government-mandated limit for new H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. Both the general limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 set aside for people with advanced U.S. degrees are now full. As a result, immigration authorities are no longer accepting new cap-subject applications for this year.
USCIS has filled all available H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough applications to reach the official limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B work visas. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the additional 20,000 reserved for workers with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. Because these limits have been met, the government is no longer accepting new petitions under this year's cap.
USCIS fills all available H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to meet the limits set by Congress for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. The government has reached both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 limit reserved for workers with U.S. advanced degrees. As a result, officials are no longer accepting new standard H-1B applications for this fiscal year.
USCIS has reached the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has filled all available H-1B work visa slots for fiscal year 2027. This means the agency has stopped accepting new cap-subject applications for the year after receiving enough petitions to reach the limits set by Congress.
USCIS has reached the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas, including both the standard limit and the advanced degree exemption. As a result, the agency is no longer accepting new petitions subject to this year's quota. If your employer has not already submitted a petition under this year's cap, they must wait for the next annual cycle unless your position is exempt from the limit.
USCIS reaches the H-1B work visa limit for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has reached the annual limits set by Congress for fiscal year 2027 H-1B temporary worker visas. The government has received enough applications to fill both the standard annual quota and the master's degree exemption, meaning no additional cap-subject applications will be accepted for this cycle.
USCIS has filled all available H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to fill all regular and master's degree H-1B temporary work visas for fiscal year 2027. The agency is no longer accepting new general applications for this fiscal year. This cap limit is now in effect and applies to all new cap-subject filings.
USCIS has filled all available H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to reach the annual limit for new H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027. This means the federal government will not accept any additional cap-subject applications for this cycle. If your employer was not selected, you might need to explore alternative immigration pathways or prepare for future application periods.
USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough applications to reach the annual limits for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa program. This includes both the general cap of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 exemption set aside for applicants with U.S. master's or higher degrees. This update is now in effect, meaning the government will no longer accept new cap-subject applications for this fiscal year.
USCIS has reached the H-1B work visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough applications to reach the annual limits for H-1B skilled worker visas for fiscal year 2027. This includes both the general 65,000 limit and the 20,000 limit set aside for applicants with U.S. advanced degrees. As a result, the agency is no longer accepting new cap-subject petitions for this fiscal year.
USCIS reaches the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to reach the yearly limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This applies to both the standard 65,000 visa cap and the 20,000 spots set aside for applicants with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. As a result, the government is no longer accepting new petitions that count toward these annual limits for this fiscal year.
USCIS reaches the H-1B work visa cap for fiscal year 2027
The U.S. government announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough petitions to reach the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B work visas. This includes both the standard limit of 65,000 visas and the 20,000 set aside for people with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. If you were hoping to secure a new cap-subject visa during this cycle, you can explore alternative immigration options with a qualified legal professional while watching for future registration periods.
USCIS reaches all available H-1B work visa caps for fiscal year 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has selected enough applications to reach the yearly limit for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. This filling applies to both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 slots reserved for workers with U.S. master's or higher degrees. If you were hoping to obtain a new cap-subject work visa during this cycle, no additional registration petitions will be chosen for this fiscal year.
The H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027 has been reached, so no more cap-subject petitions are being accepted
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 17, 2026, that it has received enough applications to fill the annual limits for fiscal year 2027 H-1B visas. Because the regular and master's degree caps have been reached, the government is no longer accepting new cap-subject applications for this cycle.
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