January 30, 2026 - 11:15 AM

Reminder: FY2027 H-1B Electronic Registration

As the USCIS rolls out new rules and guidance impacting the FY2027 H-1B Electronic Registration, BHLG LP is here to ensure that our clients are best prepared to participate in the selection process.

Please review the information below and provide us with the information and documents necessary to determine eligibility and complete registrations for individuals that you are considering for the FY 2027 registration.  

The H-1B program allows organizations in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. The H-1B classification has an annual numerical limit (cap) of 65,000 new statuses/visas each fiscal year, as determined by Congress. An additional 20,000 H-1B numbers are allocated each fiscal year for beneficiaries who hold a U.S. master’s degree or higher. These beneficiaries are first considered in a separate selection for this allocation and, if not selected, are then included in the regular 65,000-visa cap selection.

Prospective employees must register for the cap lottery during the initial registration period. USCIS has not yet announced the period for FY 2027, but in prior years, the registration period was designated for a minimum of 14 calendar days in March. Only those with selected registrations will be eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, beginning on April 01, 2026.

To allow ample time for the firm to review for eligibility based on recent USCIS guidelines, we ask that you review the list of information and documents below and provide us with the applicable items no later than February 02, 2026.

Required documents and information for H-1B Employer/Beneficiary
Required documents and information for H-1B Employee/Petitioner
  • Full legal name (as it appears in the passport)
  • Date of birth
  • Country of birth and country of citizenship
  • Current immigration status (if in the U.S.)
  • Highest level of education completed and field of study
  • Degree-granting institution(s) and country where the degree was earned
  • Proposed job title, salary, physical work location, and detailed list of both the job duties and the minimum H-1B role hiring requirements, including mandatory minimum level of education and minimum number of years of required experience
  • Whether the candidate holds or has ever held H-1B status
  • A copy of the candidate’s résumé/CV
  • Legal name of business or organization
  • DBA (if applicable)
  • IRS EIN Number
  • Primary US office mailing address
  • Authorized Company Representative’s Name, title, phone number and email address.

*Please let us know if your organization has previously participated in the H-1B electronic registration process and the name and email address associated with the Administrator of the organization’s USCIS account.