Breaking: DHS Proposes Major Overhaul of H-1B Lottery

Employers offering Level IV wages would see their workers entered four times, compared to just once for entry-level hires.

Sep 23, 2025

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a proposed rule that would fundamentally change how H-1B visas are awarded, shifting away from the current random lottery system toward a weighted selection process that favors higher-paid, higher-skilled workers (HT Kreighbaum).

Breaking: DHS Proposes Major Overhaul of H-1B Lottery

Employers offering Level IV wages would see their workers entered four times, compared to just once for entry-level hires.

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