The United States has unveiled a proposal to revamp the H-1B visa programme, just days after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation aimed at curbing it.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suggested replacing the current random lottery system with a “weighted selection process” designed to prioritize higher-skilled and higher-paid workers, while still allowing employers to hire H-1B visa holders across all wage levels.
Under the proposal, applicants’ chances would be based on their assigned wage tier. Those in the top tier, earning an annual salary of $162,528, would be entered into the selection pool four times, while workers in the lowest tier would have only a single entry.
Nicole Gunara, Principal Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law, commented that the proposed changes could significantly reshape how global talent flows into the US economy, potentially benefiting employers seeking top-tier skilled workers.
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