How much is the initial consultation?

The initial consultation is a paid strategy session: $200 for 20 minutes. It is a focused working call with an attorney, and the fee is credited toward your legal fees if you retain Fitenko Law PLLC. To schedule, call (305) 315-3425 or email fitenkolaw@gmail.com.

What actually changed for the FY2027 H-1B cap?

The biggest change was the move from a purely random lottery to a weighted, wage-based selection. Registrations for higher wage levels are entered into the selection pool more times — Level IV four times down to Level I once — as of the DHS rule effective February 27, 2026. Beneficiary-centric selection (one entry per unique person) continued. Confirm current details before each cycle, as these rules remain subject to litigation and revision.

How much is the H-1B registration fee?

For the FY2027 season the electronic registration fee was $215 per beneficiary, paid through the employer's USCIS online account. This is separate from the later petition filing fees. Fee amounts have changed significantly in recent years, so verify the current fee before you register.

When does H-1B registration open?

Registration typically opens in early March for the fiscal year that begins the following October. The FY2027 window ran March 4–19, 2026, with selections announced by March 31, 2026. USCIS sets the exact dates each year, so check the current calendar before planning.

Can we improve our odds of selection?

Under weighted selection, the most direct lever is the wage level of the offered position — a higher DOL prevailing-wage level means more entries in the pool. Whether a higher wage level makes business sense is a case-by-case decision. We help employers model those scenarios before the registration window opens.

Does the $100,000 H-1B fee apply to us?

It depends, and it is unsettled. A 2025 proclamation imposed a supplemental payment on certain new H-1B petitions, and courts have issued conflicting rulings, with the fee still applying to affected petitions during appeal as of early-to-mid 2026. Whether it reaches your specific hire is fact-dependent. Confirm the current status with counsel before you file.

Are any Miami employers exempt from the cap?

Yes. Accredited universities, their affiliated nonprofit entities, and nonprofit or governmental research organizations are generally cap-exempt and can file year-round. In South Florida that can include institutions like the University of Miami, FIU, Nova Southeastern, and affiliated hospitals. A bona fide affiliation is required, so this should be confirmed before relying on it.

What happens after our registration is selected?

Selection is an invitation to file the full H-1B petition (Form I-129) during your assigned 90-day window, usually starting April 1, together with the Labor Condition Application and evidence of the specialty occupation. Approved cap-subject workers can generally begin employment on October 1. We prepare and file that petition and respond to any request for evidence.

H-1B 2027 Cap Registration: Rules for Miami Employers

FY2027 H-1B cap season brought weighted, wage-based selection to Miami employers. Learn the registration rules, $215 fee, timeline, and fees — call (305) 315-3425.

Fitenko Law PLLC, 600 Three Islands Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Phone: (305) 315-3425. Email: fitenkolaw@gmail.com

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