Organizational account vs beneficiary account, what each status means, when the portal updates, and what to do if your status hasn't changed
With FY2027 H-1B lottery results releasing in late March 2026, hundreds of thousands of applicants are refreshing the myUSCIS portal hoping to see 'Selected.' But the portal experience is confusing — there are two different account types that show different information, status labels are cryptic, and the portal does not update in real time. This guide walks you through exactly how to check your status, what each label means, and when to expect updates.
Quick Answer: Log in to myUSCIS at my.uscis.gov. If you have an organizational account (employer/attorney), check under "H-1B Registration" — selected registrations show "Selected" in green. If you have a beneficiary account (individual), look for a case status update or check with your employer. The portal updates in waves over 1-2 weeks after USCIS announces results — not all at once.
| Company | H-1B Filings | FY2027 Registrations (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 55,150 | 8,000-12,000 registrations |
| Microsoft | 34,626 | 5,000-8,000 registrations |
| 33,416 | 4,500-7,000 registrations | |
| Infosys | 32,840 | 6,000-9,000 registrations |
| Tata Consultancy | 28,950 | 5,000-8,000 registrations |
| Cognizant | 26,700 | 4,500-7,000 registrations |
| Deloitte | 18,200 | 3,000-5,000 registrations |
| Apple | 15,800 | 2,500-4,000 registrations |
The myUSCIS portal at my.uscis.gov is the primary way to check FY2027 H-1B lottery results. However, the system has two completely different interfaces depending on your account type. Organizational accounts are used by employers and attorneys who submitted registrations — they see a dashboard listing every registration they filed, with status labels like "Submitted," "Selected," "Not Selected," or "Denied." Beneficiary accounts are individual applicant accounts that show case status after a petition is filed, but may not immediately reflect lottery selection.
For FY2027, USCIS conducted the lottery with the new wage-weighted selection system. Total registrations were approximately 343,981 (down 27% from FY2026 due to the $215 registration fee increase and anti-fraud measures). Overall selection rate is approximately 35.3%, but this varies dramatically by wage level: Level 1 (15%), Level 2 (31%), Level 3 (46%), Level 4 (62%). The portal updates in batches — not all registrations update simultaneously. It can take 1-2 weeks after the initial announcement for all statuses to change from "Submitted" to either "Selected" or "Not Selected."
Common portal issues include: the status remaining "Submitted" for days after results are announced (this is normal — wait before panicking), browser caching showing stale results (clear cache or use incognito mode), and organizational accounts temporarily showing errors during high-traffic periods. If your status still shows "Submitted" more than 10 business days after USCIS announces results, contact your attorney or employer.
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Search H-1B Sponsors on Wisa →Not necessarily. The myUSCIS portal updates in waves over 1-2 weeks after USCIS announces lottery results. 'Submitted' simply means your status hasn't been updated yet. Do NOT assume you were not selected until: (1) USCIS confirms all statuses have been updated, or (2) your status explicitly changes to 'Not Selected.' Clear your browser cache or try incognito mode to rule out caching issues.
Organizational accounts (used by employers/attorneys) show a registration dashboard with clear status labels for each H-1B registration they submitted. Beneficiary accounts (individual applicants) show case status after a petition is filed but may not reflect lottery selection directly. Most applicants should ask their employer or attorney to check the organizational account for the fastest, clearest result.
Once selected, your employer has 90 days from April 1 to file the I-129 petition (deadline typically around June 30). For FY2027, the new Form I-129 is mandatory starting April 2026. Your employer should: (1) start preparing the petition immediately, (2) gather all supporting documents, (3) decide between regular processing ($460) or premium processing ($2,805 for 15-day adjudication), and (4) file well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
If you have a myUSCIS beneficiary account linked to your case, you may see updates there. However, the most reliable way is through the organizational account that submitted the registration — which only your employer or their attorney can access. Some employers share results quickly; others take days. If you haven't heard within a week of the USCIS announcement, it's reasonable to ask your HR department or attorney for an update.