FY2027 H1B Lottery Numbers Released & EB2 EB3 Green Card April 2026 Changes

The H-1B lottery for Fiscal Year 2027 has begun delivering results, with USCIS committing to notify all selected registrants by March 31, 2026. Employers can check outcomes through their myUSCIS accounts. Immigration attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar of Manifest Law cautions applicants not to assume non-selection simply because they have not yet received a notification, as results continue to roll out. For EB-3 employment-based green card applicants, April 2026 visa bulletin developments remain a critical area of focus. Any movement in priority dates directly impacts when applicants in the backlog can advance toward permanent residence, making it essential to monitor official DOS announcements closely. The weekly roundup also touches on broader immigration enforcement trends, including ICE activity and ongoing legal and legislative developments shaping the immigration landscape in 2026. These macro-level shifts can influence agency processing priorities and policy implementation across employment-based categories. EB-3 applicants and their employers are advised to stay in close contact with immigration counsel, monitor myUSCIS accounts for H-1B and case status updates, and track the monthly visa bulletin for any priority date movements that may open filing windows.