Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favoring higher-skilled, better-paid workers
The proposal would replace the H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system favoring higher-paid, higher-skilled workers, potentially increasing total wages to $502 million in fiscal 2026.
- The Trump administration proposed a new H-1B visa selection process that favors higher-skilled and better-paid workers, as outlined in a Federal Register notice released on Tuesday.
- An executive order signed by President Donald Trump introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, significantly increasing from previous fees.
- The proposed regulations aim to change the lottery process for H-1B visas, creating wage tiers to favor higher-paying jobs during selection.
- The DHS estimates that total wages paid to H-1B workers will reach $502 million in fiscal year 2026, with increases projected in subsequent years.
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Trump to scrap H-1B visa lottery system. Why it is bad news for Indians
Following a $100,000 fee, the Trump administration is now planning to overhaul the H-1B visa lottery selection. The US administration is suggesting replacing the existing lottery with a wage-based selection. Indians, mostly entry-level employees, are currently the largest beneficiaries of this visa, and will be disproportionately affected
Trump aims to reform H-1B visa for skilled workers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing an overhaul of the H-1B visa system to favor more highly skilled and highly paid foreign workers, according to docket submitted Tuesday. The change would replace a lottery system with a “numerical cap” that allows employers to prioritize higher–skilled workers that make higher wages. Workers would be…
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