Calculate your personalized selection probability under the new wage-weighted H1B lottery system
FY2027 H1B Wage-Weighted Lottery
Starting FY2027, H1B lottery selection is weighted by wage level: Level 4 = 4x entries, Level 3 = 3x, Level 2 = 2x, Level 1 = 1x.
See how prevailing wage thresholds vary across the United States
Select an occupation above to see state-by-state wage data.
Key dates and deadlines for the upcoming lottery cycle
Feb 27, 2026
Rule Takes Effect
Wage-weighted selection rule becomes active
Mar 4, 2026
Registration Opens
USCIS online registration begins
Mar 19, 2026
Registration Closes
Last day to submit registrations
~Mar 31, 2026
Selection Results
Lottery results announced
Apr 1 - Jun 30
Filing Window
Submit H-1B petitions to USCIS
Oct 1, 2026
Employment Starts
Earliest start date for FY2027
Higher wages = more lottery entries. Level I: 1x, Level II: 2x, Level III: 3x, Level IV: 4x
Each beneficiary can only be registered once, eliminating duplicate entries
New $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions processed through consulates
20,000 additional visas reserved for US advanced degree holders
Registration and selection numbers across fiscal years
Some employers can file H-1B petitions without going through the lottery