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Understanding the H-1B Lottery Weighted Rule Proposal
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced their intention to significantly change the H-1B lottery. The DHS proposal would replace the current random lottery with a weighted selection process. Under the proposal, DHS would prioritize registrations noting higher wage levels than registrations listing lower wage levels.
The proposed rule is a significant departure from the historical H-1B lottery process. While some employers may benefit from this change, others may encounter a dramatically lower chance of selection in the H-1B lottery. In this video Q&A, we'll break down what the proposed rule entails and potential impact on organizations.
This is a developing situation. We'll continue updating this guidance as more information becomes available.
This is a developing situation. We'll continue updating this guidance as more information becomes available.
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