H-1B FY2027 Registration

Big change this year: The old random lottery is gone. USCIS now uses a weighted selection system—higher wage levels (based on DOL tiers) get more "entries" (up to 4x for Level IV), dramatically boosting odds for higher-paid, higher-skilled roles.

Here's what that means for tech professionals and employers:

Level I (entry-level): 1 entry

Level II: 2 entries

Level III: 3 entries

Level IV (fully competent/high-wage): 4 entries