Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favoring higher-skilled, better-paid workers

Voz Media's Orlando Avendaño on Trump's proposed changes to H-1B visas: "I think the impact this is going to have on the economy is very big... and this impact is going to be decisive for the next election"

Trump Immigration Rule Shifts H-1B Lottery To Favor Older Visa Holders

The Trump administration has proposed a new immigration rule to change the H-1B selection process to favor people in senior positions.

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 administration proposes new H-1B visa process favouring higher-skilled workers

The draft indicated that the changes could be implemented in the 2026 lottery.

New H-1B visa process with wage tiers proposed to replace lottery system

Higher-skilled, better-paid workers would have a better chance of selection; the move aims to better protect Americans from unfair wage competition from foreign workers

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…