tech workforce
H1B Visa Lottery Replaced: US Prioritizes High-Skill, High-Pay Applicants in Sweeping Reform
The US has ended the H1B visa lottery system, introducing a weighted selection that favors higher-paid, higher-skilled foreign workers. A new $100,000 visa fee was upheld in court, sparking debate among employers and immigration advocates.
US H-1B Visa Bill Targets Lottery, Raises Wages, and Ends OPT
A sweeping new bill in the US Congress seeks to overhaul the H-1B visa system, ending the lottery, raising salary thresholds, and terminating the OPT program for foreign students. The legislation promises significant shifts for tech workers, employers, and the…