U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (immigration office) has concluded the initial registration phase of the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cycle. It also informed that it had received a sufficient number of electronic registrations to meet the annual cap, which includes advanced degree exemptions.
this immigration office Represents that it has selected a sufficient number of unique beneficiaries and submitted applications correctly and has notified employers whose candidates are now eligible to submit applications H-1B Cap Topic Petition. Applicants can verify their status through their online account.
The H-1B visa program is used primarily by technology companies in the United States to hire foreign workers. The largest group of H-1B visa recipients are Indian professionals, including technical experts and medical practitioners.
Meanwhile, some netizens continue to express uncertainty related to the lottery system. in the widely circulated Reddit One applicant posted about how he missed out on his last try. However, HT.com could not independently verify the authenticity of the post.
“Last H1B chance but it didn’t happen. Sharing my feelings,” the user said.
“My H1B was not selected again this year. It was my last chance and I’m honestly bummed. It still doesn’t feel real.”
Talking about the emotional burden of repeated efforts, the user said that he had experienced several highs and lows and had worked tirelessly to get to this point.
“I’ve always considered myself a lucky person…but I guess not in this case. I don’t think I’ve ever cried like this before. I didn’t even know I was a person who could cry like this,” they said, emphasizing that “seeing my co-workers so genuinely upset or even crying for me… breaks my heart.”
After several years in the United States, the man opened up about the profound personal impact associated with the visa decision. “I’ve lived here for a long time and it really feels like home. So, yeah, I feel lost right now.”
“At the end of the day, this is a lottery. There’s only so much I can control. It’s hard not to feel pain for those who game the system,” they continued.
Meanwhile, several people responded to the post, with one saying: “After 11 years in the US and still on F-1, I feel your pain. This is the only country I’ve lived in as an adult where I felt like a foreigner in my own country. The H-1B lottery is one of the most frustrating things. Relying solely on luck after investing years, money, and effort is a terrible system.”
“Same. I’ve just had trouble finding a job the past two years. When I finally have something I love, I just can’t do it,” another commented.
“Same here. Last chance and I didn’t make it. Very frustrated now,” said a third user.
The screening process for H-1B visas is shifting to a salary-based model, giving priority to applicants with higher wages and advanced skills. The changes are intended to better align visa allocations with labor market needs while curbing the potential for abuse of the system.
In addition, the amendments incorporate the previously introduced substantial fee element, imposing a fee of US$100,000 in certain circumstances where an employer seeks to sponsor a foreign worker.
The initiative aims to reduce dependence on international recruitment and promote the recruitment of domestic talent.
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