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DHS Proposal to Replace Randomized H-1B Lottery with Weighted-Based Selection Criteria
We recently hosted a session on the DHS’s proposed rule to replace the current H-1B lottery with a weighted-based selection system. Although the rule has not yet been made public, there is speculation that it could prioritize H-1B cap registrations for occupations offering higher wages, potentially impacting future cap seasons starting in FY 2027.
Partner and Attorney Min Kim and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, MBA explained what is known so far, how it compares to the 2021 proposal, and what employers should expect as the rule moves through the required notice and comment…
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