FY 2027 H-1B Cap Changes Explained: New Wage-Based Lottery, Fees & What Employers Must Know

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The FY 2027 H-1B cap season marks a major shift in how U.S. work visas are allocated, with the Department of Homeland Security moving away from a purely random lottery to a new wage-based weighted selection system. Scheduled to take effect from February 27, 2026, this change prioritizes higher-paid roles using the Department of Labor’s four-level prevailing wage structure, […]