USCIS announced a significant change to the H-1B lottery system for fiscal year 2027, moving from a random selection process to a wage-weighted system. This new approach will give candidates with higher wages better chances of securing an H-1B visa.
Key Details:
- All candidates will receive one entry in the lottery.
- Candidates earning higher wages can receive up to four entries.
- More entries will improve the odds of selection in the lottery.
- This change is effective starting fiscal year 2027.
The new wage-weighted system aims to prioritize higher-paying job offers, potentially impacting the competitiveness of H-1B applications for lower-wage positions. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @bradbernstein27