US Changes H-1B Visa Process in Washington: Lottery Replaced by Merit System
The United States government is set to overhaul the H-1B visa selection process by replacing the traditional lottery system with a merit-based system. This significant change aims to attract highly skilled and talented workers to the country, prioritizing applicants with better qualifications.
Key Features of the New Merit-Based System
- Candidates will be scored based on education, job experience, and other relevant factors.
- The system aims to replace the often random and unpredictable lottery process.
- Applicants with higher scores will have increased chances of visa approval.
Expected Benefits
- Enhancing the quality of foreign skilled labor entering the United States.
- Supporting technology and other key industries by attracting top talent.
- Creating a fairer and more efficient visa allocation process for job seekers and employers.
- Modernizing the overall immigration policies of the United States.
This change will impact thousands of job seekers and companies that rely on foreign workers. The government anticipates this new system will align with its goal to boost the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global talent market.
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