H-1B Visa Applications Drop Significantly for FY 2027

H-1B visa applications have dropped by 38.5% for Fiscal Year 2027, a decline the Trump administration attributes to an end to past abuses. An immigration attorney noted that these numbers are reminiscent of a decade ago.

22 May, 11:52 — 22 May, 19:02

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Why this matters

The H-1B visa program is crucial for US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, particularly in tech. A significant drop in applications could indicate changing immigration policies, economic shifts, or a decrease in demand for foreign talent, impacting both US industries and international professionals.

Key entitiesUS Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Trump Administration

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What sources agree on

H-1B visa applications for FY 2027 dropped by 38.5%
The number of properly submitted H-1B registrations fell from 343,981 in FY 2026

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Properly submitted H-1B registrations fell by 38.5% for FY 2027

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H-1B registrations for FY 2026 were 343,981

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The Trump administration states that the 'days of abuse' of the H-1B system are over

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An immigration attorney stated that the current H-1B numbers are similar to those from 10 years ago

unverified·Times of India

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Reason for the drop in H-1B applications

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Trump administration policies are reducing 'abuse' of the system

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Numbers are returning to levels seen a decade ago, as noted by an immigration attorney

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual99d ago

38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027: Immigration attorney says numbers were like this 10 years ago

By TOI World Desk

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ndtvMostly Factual98d ago

H-1B Visa Applications Drop 38%. Trump Administration Says Days Of Abuse Over

Data released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) showed that properly submitted H-1B registrations fell by 38.5 per cent compared to last year, from 343,981 in fiscal year 2026 to 211,600 for fiscal year 2027.

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First report: Times of India · 22 May, 11:52|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Times of India22 May, 11:52First to report

38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027: Immigration attorney says numbers were like this 10 years ago

7h later

ndtv22 May, 19:02Latest update

H-1B Visa Applications Drop 38%. Trump Administration Says Days Of Abuse Over

Story evolution

The initial reporting of the numerical drop quickly evolved to include interpretations regarding the causes and implications of this decline.

Initial Data ReleaseMay 22 morning

USCIS data showed a 38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027.

Interpretations EmergeMay 22 afternoon

Outlets began to offer different interpretations for the drop, citing administration views or historical comparisons.

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H-1B Visa Applications Drop Significantly for FY 2027

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Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027: Immigration attorney says numbers were like this 10 years ago

H-1B Visa Applications Drop 38%. Trump Administration Says Days Of Abuse Over

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38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027: Immigration attorney says numbers were like this 10 years ago

H-1B Visa Applications Drop 38%. Trump Administration Says Days Of Abuse Over

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Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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