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2027 H-1B Cap

FY 2027 H-1B Cap: What Employers Need to Know About the New System

[02/16/26]

Posted on February 16, 2026 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

The fiscal year (“FY”) 2027 H-1B cap season will be the first to operate under a weighted selection system that replaces the prior fully random lottery. Employers should understand how this new process affects both the regular (bachelor’s) cap and the advanced degree (master’s) cap, as it changes selection mechanics but not the overall... READ MORE

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