FY2027 Wage-Weighted Lottery

Find a better SOC code
for your H-1B

Same salary, different SOC classification — up to 4× more lottery entries. This tool analyzes your duties to find out.

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Real scenarioData Analyst · Dallas · $95K
15-1252DEFAULT

Software Developers · Level 1

1
entry
15-1211

Systems Analysts · Level 2

2
entries
15-1245BEST

Database Admins · Level 3

3
entries
Same person, same salary→ +2 lottery entries
Built onBLS 2018 SOC·OFLC Prevailing Wages·FY2027 Lottery Rules

How it works

Three steps to your best SOC code

01

Describe your role

Enter your title and select duties that match your actual day-to-day work.

02

AI analyzes SOC codes

We match your duties to legitimate SOC codes and check prevailing wages in your area.

03

See your strategy

Compare lottery entries, RFE risk, and duty fit — with a clear recommendation.

Why this matters

The SOC code is a strategic decision

Most H-1B petitions use the default classification for the job title. Your actual duties may support a stronger one.

Same salary, different wage level

Each SOC code has its own prevailing wage scale. $95K can be Level 1 under one code and Level 3 under another.

Wage level determines lottery entries

FY2027: Level 1 = 1 entry, Level 2 = 2 entries, Level 3 = 3, Level 4 = 4. The difference is significant.

USCIS evaluates duties, not titles

The right SOC code is the one that matches what you actually do — not just what your title says.

Most filings use the default

Many petitions are filed under the standard code for the job title. An analysis of your duties may reveal a stronger option.

Common questions

Most filings use the default SOC code. Check if your duties support a better option.