US to End H-1B Visa Lottery: New Rules Focus on Wage Levels
The US government is set to implement a significant shift in the H-1B visa selection process. The traditional lottery system will be replaced by a new method that prioritizes applicants based on their wage levels. This change means that employers offering higher wages to foreign workers will have a better chance of securing H-1B visas.
The H-1B visa program enables US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Due to the overwhelming number of applications exceeding the annual visa cap, the current lottery system randomly selects visa recipients. Unfortunately, this randomness often caused highly skilled and well-paid applicants to miss out.
The new rules aim to prioritize talented workers receiving higher pay, benefiting both the US economy and skilled professionals. Employers will be encouraged to offer competitive salaries, which may also reduce exploitation by discouraging low-paying job offers.
This overhaul highlights the US administration’s commitment to attracting high-skilled professionals who make significant contributions to the American workforce. Many immigration experts and businesses view the shift from a random lottery to a merit-based selection as a positive step forward.
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