U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hasn’t issued a formal announcement regarding employer selections for the FY2027. Employers should check their USCIS online accounts regularly. Some representatives are reporting initial status updates within the H-1B cap registration system.
Selection Process Notifications
USCIS notifies registrants online accounts directly upon selection. As USCIS runs the selections process, registrants will find their status changed to “Selected”. However, their status may still just say “submitted”. Confirmation from USCIS may take a bit longer depending on the volume of H-1B petitions.
What Employers Should Do
If they haven’t received a notification, employers should:
- Monitor their USCIS online accounts for any status changes.
- Prepare beneficiaries for the next steps in case the sponsor’s selected.
- Continue watching for a USCIS announcement confirming the end of the initial H-1B cap selection period.
Until an official announcement’s made, proactive searching gives employers the highest chance of knowing their H-1B Cap status as soon as possible.
As always, ILBSG actively monitors ongoing U.S. immigration news. If you have questions about any U.S. immigration related issue, contact us. Working with an experienced attorney ensures you get the right advice based on the most recent laws. In an ever-evolving immigration policy landscape, it’s particularly critical you get the right advice.