Featured Issues
Featured Issue: FY2027 H-1B Cap Season
This page provides key information on the FY2027 H‑1B cap-subject filing season. It will be updated with official announcements, policy guidance, and tools to assist practitioners. Check back often for filing dates, regulatory updates, and compliance resources to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
Registration Period will Open March 4, 2026
USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the FY2027 H-1B cap will be open from March 4, 2026, through March 19, 2026. The announcement also provides information on the registration process, the new weighted selection process, and the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Key changes for FY2027 H‑1B cap filings include a shift to wage-weighted selection instead of a random lottery, requiring detailed registration with SOC codes and wage levels. Additionally, a new $100,000 fee applies to certain petitions, impacting employer strategies this season.
Live Web Seminar
Join AILA on February 5 for a live, CLE-eligible web seminar, Preparing for the FY2027 H-1B Season: What You Need to Know. Register now to reserve your spot.
New Weighted-Selection Process
DHS published a final rule implementing a wage-weighted selection process.
New $100,000 H-1B Fee
USCIS provided guidance on the new $100,000 H-1B fee established by a Presidential Proclamation.
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Practice Resources
Practice Pointer: O*Net Updates and Their Effect on Perm and H-1B Filings (August 2025 Update)
AILA's DOL Committee provides an updated analysis of the August 2025 update to DOL's O*NET Program and its effect on PERM and H-1B filings.
9/18/25
AILA Doc. No. 25091802.
Business Immigration, H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation, Labor Certification (Permanent)
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