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Lottery updates, USCIS deadlines, DOL LCA processing, and employer policy changes — curated for U.S. employers sponsoring H-1B workers.
Cap-subject H-1B lottery registration for FY 2027 opens soon. Employers must register each beneficiary, pay the registration fee, and align wage data before USCIS runs the random selection.
Read updateSelected lottery registrations receive a filing window to submit Form I-129. Missing the deadline forfeits the cap number — employers should prep LCA and petition documents in parallel with registration.
Read updateMost LCAs certify within 7–14 days when filed correctly in FLAG. Flagged cases need employer responses before certification — plan LCA lead time before any USCIS deadline.
Read updateChange-of-employer transfers let candidates start work after USCIS receipt when portability requirements are met. Employers still need a new LCA and I-129 for the new worksite.
Read updateFor evergreen guides and city data, see our H-1B blog.