USCIS releases selections in batches through the end of March. If your portal still shows Submitted on March 28, you have not been officially not-selected yet.
H-1B FY2027 lottery result notifications are released in rolling batches — not all at once. USCIS has until March 31, 2026 to complete all first-round notifications. As of March 28, selections are still being processed and sent. Seeing 'Submitted' in your myUSCIS portal today does not mean you were not selected. It means your notification has not been generated yet. This page explains the batch release schedule, what each status means, and when you can conclusively know you were not selected.
Quick Answer: Yes, H-1B FY2027 results are still coming as of March 28, 2026. USCIS has until March 31, 2026 to complete all first-round notifications. Selections are released in batches — some people receive notices Tuesday, others Thursday, others Friday. If your portal shows "Submitted" today, check again on March 29, 30, and 31. Only after March 31 passes without a status change can you conclude you were not selected in the first round.
| Company | H-1B Filings | Typical Notification Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 55,150 | Usually first wave |
| Microsoft | 34,626 | First or second wave |
| 33,416 | First wave | |
| Infosys | 32,840 | Spread across all waves |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 28,950 | Mid to late wave |
| Cognizant | 26,700 | Mid to late wave |
| Deloitte | 18,200 | Second or third wave |
| Apple | 15,800 | First or second wave |
| Meta | 14,900 | First wave |
| JPMorgan Chase | 12,400 | Mid wave |
USCIS does not release all lottery results simultaneously. The system processes registrations in batches, and notifications are generated and sent in groups over multiple days. The lottery itself (the random computer selection) happens before notifications start going out — but the process of generating individual notices, updating the portal, and sending emails takes several days.
In prior years, attorneys tracking client accounts have observed that portal updates often occur in overnight batches — meaning statuses change between midnight and 6 AM Eastern Time. Checking your portal early morning (6-8 AM ET) the day after USCIS processes a batch often yields results before the email arrives. The portal typically updates before the email notification is sent.
As of March 28, 2026, USCIS has been releasing results since approximately March 22. Attorney tracking data from r/h1b and immigration law firm blogs indicate that selections at all wage levels — Level 1 through Level 4 — have been appearing. The process typically runs through the last business day of March, which is March 31, 2026.
Submitted: Your registration was accepted and is in the lottery pool. As of March 28, this can still become Selected — do not give up. USCIS is still processing batches.
Selected: You won the lottery. Your employer has been notified via their organizational account. An email will follow. File your I-129 petition between April 1 and June 30, 2026.
Not Selected: You were not chosen in the first round. This is final for the first round, but a second round is possible (see our second round guide). Your registration remains valid for a potential second round.
Ineligible: A problem was found with your registration — duplicate submission, invalid information, or fraud flag. This requires employer follow-up.
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Search H-1B Sponsors on Wisa →No. As of March 28, USCIS is still releasing batches. Submitted simply means your registration is in the system and a decision has not been communicated to you yet. Check again on March 29, 30, and 31. Only after March 31 passes without a change can you conclude you were not selected in the first round.
Portal updates typically occur in overnight batches between midnight and 6 AM Eastern Time. Many candidates wake up to a changed status. Checking the portal at 6-8 AM ET during the notification window (March 22-31) is the most effective strategy.
The portal update almost always comes before the email notification. In many cases, attorneys and applicants see the portal change hours before the email arrives. Do not wait for an email — check your myUSCIS portal directly.
Yes. USCIS sends notifications through the last day of March. In FY2024 and FY2025, many candidates received their selection notices on March 29 and March 31. The final batch is often released on the last business day. Keep checking through March 31.