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USCIS Announces FY 2027 H-1B Registration Dates and New Weighted Lottery Process

USCIS has confirmed the FY 2027 H-1B lottery registration period from March 4 to March 19, 2026, alongside major updates including a new weighted selection system, electronic account requirements, and possible additional employer fees that could reshape this year’s cap strategy. The H-1B electronic registration period will open at noon (Eastern Time) on March 4, 2026, and close at noon (Eastern Time) on March 19, 2026.

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A large share of RFEs are triggered not by missing eligibility, but by unclear job descriptions or inconsistent wording across forms and support letters. Small drafting differences can significantly affect adjudicator interpretation.

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What Is the New U.S. Bill Targeting H-1B Visas? A Clear Breakdown

A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress has brought the H-1B visa program back into the spotlight. Republican Representative Greg Steube from Florida introduced a proposal called the EXILE Act (Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions Act). The goal of this bill is to end the H-1B visa program completely by the year 2027.Today, the H-1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign professionals in specialized fields such as technology, healthcare, engineering, and research when they cannot find suitable workers locally.

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USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees: What It Means for You

USCIS is increasing premium processing fees starting March 1, 2026, affecting H-1B, I-140, I-765, and other commonly used filings. While expedited timelines remain the same, higher costs and stricter fee enforcement mean you must plan filings carefully, update estimates, and avoid preventable rejections. Premium processing allows certain immigration petitions to be reviewed on an expedited timeline. While the service itself isn’t changing, the cost is going up across most eligible categories.

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Imagility’s AI-driven Immigration Wizard simplifies the H-1B petition building process, helping employers save time and reduce manual effort. The tool automatically fills out forms using stored user data and smartly extracts details from uploaded documents with advanced OCR technology. From education and experience to immigration history, every section is completed with complete accuracy to draft compliant petitions in minutes.

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Imagility Bulk Upload: Streamlining H-1B Petition Management

Entering H-1B petition details one by one can take hours. With Imagility’s Bulk Upload feature, you can easily upload multiple beneficiary documents from Google Drive, extract data automatically, and generate petitions in bulk, all in just a few clicks. It’s faster, easier, and far more accurate. Download the one-pager now to see how it works!

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Enhance Petition Success with Imagility’s AI-Powered Petition Analysis

Petition Analysis is one of Imagility’s core features designed to review every petition in detail. It performs thorough checks and generates intelligent recommendations through easy-to-understand reports, helping improve petition quality and success rates. With continuous opportunities to refine and correct identified issues, this tool plays a key role in preventing RFEs, rejections, and unnecessary delays.

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Imagility’s E-Filing automates petition submission, making H-1Bs, LCAs, and N-400 filings faster and more accurate. With auto-filled forms, built-in compliance checks, and direct integration with the USCIS portal, you can submit petitions efficiently. Download the one-pager to see how Imagility’s E-filing feature can transform your petition filing process.

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