# US businesses this year saw selection rates for highly talented foreign workers soar to previously unheard-of levels in the annual H-1B visa season 2027.

*business · news · 2026-04-16 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- H-1B visa selection rates for 2027 have soared, exceeding 50% for many immigration firm clients.
- A new $100,000 petition fee has drastically reduced overseas hiring through the H-1B program.
- Wage-based selection now favors higher wage levels, reaching up to 61.16% selection for level IV.
- IT firms and universities are opting out of H-1B petitions due to the high new fee.
- Employers now prioritize fewer, specialized, higher-wage roles, making H-1B registration more selective.

**Companies:** Boundless Immigration, BAL, Erickson Immigration Group
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Financial Express](https://www.financialexpress.com/immigration/h-1b-visa-2027-trend-shrinking-pool-rising-selections/4209106/)

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