The FY2027 H-1B lottery results are being released. With 343,981 registrations and the first-ever wage-weighted selection, here is everything you need to know about checking your status and what each result means.
The FY2027 H-1B lottery is historic — it is the first year of the wage-weighted selection system, and registrations dropped 27% to 343,981 due to the beneficiary-centric rule eliminating duplicate filings. Results are announced in late March to early April 2026 via myUSCIS accounts. This guide explains how to check your status, what each result means, and your exact next steps whether you are selected or not.
Quick Answer: Check your FY2027 H-1B lottery status at myUSCIS (my.uscis.gov). Status meanings: Selected — your employer can file the H-1B petition by June 30, 2026; Not Selected — you were not chosen in this round (a second lottery is possible but less likely with only 343,981 registrations); Submitted — your registration is still being processed. The FY2027 lottery is the first under wage-weighted selection: Level 4 wages had ~62% odds, Level 1 had ~15% odds.
| Company | Total H-1B Filings |
|---|---|
| Amazon | 55,150 |
| Microsoft | 34,626 |
| 33,416 | |
| Infosys | 32,840 |
| Tata | 28,950 |
| Cognizant | 26,700 |
| Deloitte | 18,200 |
| Apple | 15,800 |
| Meta | 14,900 |
| JPMorgan | 12,400 |
The FY2027 H-1B lottery marks a watershed moment in U.S. immigration: it is the first year of wage-weighted selection. Under the new rule (effective January 2025), USCIS assigns selection weights based on the prevailing wage level of the offered position. Level 4 wages (highest) received approximately 62% selection odds, Level 3 about 46%, Level 2 about 31%, and Level 1 (entry-level) about 15%. The masters cap adds roughly 7% bonus odds on top.
With only 343,981 total registrations — down 27% from FY2026s approximately 470,000+ — overall odds improved compared to recent years. The drop is entirely attributable to the beneficiary-centric selection rule, which eliminated the practice of employers filing multiple registrations for the same worker. Each unique beneficiary now gets exactly one lottery entry regardless of how many employers register them.
Results appear on myUSCIS accounts (my.uscis.gov) starting in late March 2026. USCIS does not send email notifications for lottery results — you must log in and check. Your employer or attorney may also receive notification through their USCIS online account. If your status shows "Selected," your employer has until June 30, 2026, to file the full I-129 petition. If it shows "Not Selected," a second lottery round remains possible but is less likely given the reduced registration volume.
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Search H-1B Sponsors on Wisa →Log in to your myUSCIS account at my.uscis.gov. Navigate to your H-1B registration. Your status will show one of: Selected (your employer can file the petition), Not Selected (you were not chosen in this round), or Submitted (still being processed). USCIS does not send email notifications — you must check manually. Your employer or immigration attorney may also check through their USCIS online account.
Selected means USCIS chose your registration in the FY2027 lottery. Your employer now has until June 30, 2026, to file the complete H-1B petition (Form I-129) with USCIS. You can request premium processing ($2,805) for a 15-business-day decision. If approved with change of status, your H-1B activates October 1, 2026. If approved with consular processing, you will need a visa interview abroad.
Not Selected means your registration was not chosen in the initial FY2027 lottery round. A second lottery is possible if USCIS determines it needs more petitions to fill the 85,000 cap. However, with only 343,981 registrations (down 27% from FY2026), a second round is less likely than in previous years. If not selected, consider alternatives: cap-exempt employers, O-1A visa, EB-2 NIW, or STEM OPT extension to try again next year.
FY2027 is the first year of wage-weighted selection. Approximate odds by wage level: Level 1 (~15%), Level 2 (~31%), Level 3 (~46%), Level 4 (~62%). The masters cap adds ~7% bonus odds. This means senior professionals at higher salaries had significantly better chances than entry-level workers. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft filing at Level 3-4 wages saw much higher selection rates than IT consulting firms filing at Level 1-2.