FY 2027 H-1B Lottery Registration — What Employers Should Know

U.S. employers sponsoring cap-subject H-1B workers must complete electronic lottery registration for each beneficiary during USCIS's registration period. Selected registrations unlock a limited window to file Form I-129 petitions for the fiscal year cap.

Employer checklist before registration

• Confirm the role is specialty occupation and the beneficiary qualifies.
• Gather passport, degree evaluations, and prior H-1B history if applicable.
• Register each beneficiary separately — duplicate or incorrect entries can disqualify a case.
• Pay the USCIS registration fee per beneficiary; fee amounts are set by USCIS each fiscal year.
• Align proposed wage with the worksite's prevailing wage before you win selection — LCA prep should start immediately after selection.

h1bfiling.com charges $999 flat per beneficiary for lottery registration with lawyer review. If selected, full petition prep (LCA + I-129) is $2,999 flat.