U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration selection process is now complete and that they have received enough electronic registrations to reach the fiscal year 2027 H-1B allocations, including the advice degree exception (master’s cap). USCIS selected enough beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations to reach the H-1B cap and notified all prospective petitioners with selected beneficiaries that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for those beneficiaries.
Employers with selected registrations may begin filing H-1B petitions on April 1, 2026. The filing window is limited, and preparation should begin promptly to ensure that the role, wage level, and supporting documentation are consistent with the information submitted at the registration stage. At the filing stage, USCIS is reviewing cases more closely for consistency, particularly where there are changes to job duties, work location, or wage level. Recent changes to the selection process continue to place increased emphasis on how positions are structured and supported. This has made early alignment between HR, hiring managers, and legal more important to avoid issues at the petition stage.
Department of Labor Wage Proposal
The Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would increase prevailing wage levels across H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM. The proposal is not yet in effect and remains subject to a public comment period. However, it reflects a continued shift toward higher wage expectations in employment-based immigration. If implemented, employers may see increased salary requirements for H-1B filings and additional constraints when initiating or continuing PERM sponsorship, particularly for roles that are already near prevailing wage thresholds. Employers who are planning future sponsorship may want to begin evaluating how potential wage increases could impact hiring budgets and long-term workforce planning.
April 2026 Visa Bulletin
The April 2026 bulletin brings some of the most dramatic employment-based advances seen in years, driven in significant part by reduced immigrant visa demand from certain countries following recent administration actions. As more individuals become eligible to file, coordination between underlying nonimmigrant status and adjustment strategy becomes increasingly important, especially for those nearing H-1B max-out or relying on extensions. This movement may also compress timelines between I-140 approval and I-485 filing, requiring quicker action once eligibility is established.
Final Thoughts
If you are planning H-1B filings, PERM or adjustment of status (green card) cases this year, now is the time to reassess your strategy. These changes can directly impact eligibility, cost, and approval likelihood. Contact our office today to evaluate your case strategy, wage positioning, and compliance readiness before filing.
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