H-1B Lottery Results for FY2027 Begin Rolling Out

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun notifying H-1B lottery registrants of their selection status for Fiscal Year 2027. According to attorneys at Manifest Law, results started trickling in on or around March 27, 2026, with USCIS intending to complete all notifications by March 31, 2026. Employers who filed registrations on behalf of employees will receive results through their myUSCIS online accounts. Registrants and petitioners should monitor their accounts closely in the coming days to check their selection status. While the H-1B visa is a separate nonimmigrant category from EB-3, developments in the H-1B program can indirectly affect the EB-3 pipeline. Many workers on H-1B status eventually transition to employment-based green card categories, including EB-3, making H-1B lottery outcomes a meaningful data point for the broader employment-based immigration landscape. For EB-3 applicants currently on H-1B status awaiting their priority dates to become current, continued H-1B status is often critical for maintaining lawful presence and work authorization during the potentially lengthy EB-3 process. Those not selected in this year's H-1B lottery may need to explore alternative visa pathways or accelerate their EB-3 petitions.