USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
Published Jul 17, 2026
USCIS announced it has received enough H-1B petitions to reach the fiscal year 2027 regular cap of 65,000 and the master's cap of 20,000 for U.S. advanced degree holders. The announcement was released on July 17, 2026.
Key points
- USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the 65,000 regular H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027.
- The 20,000 master's cap exemption for U.S. advanced degree holders has also been reached.
- These caps are set by Congress on an annual basis.
- The source does not specify further details on the selection process or whether additional filings will be accepted.
Who is affected
Employers and foreign workers with H-1B petitions filed for fiscal year 2027 are affected.
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Release Date
07/17/2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
07/17/2026
Original title: USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
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