US businesses are witnessing significantly higher H-1B visa selection rates, with some reporting over 50% success. This surge follows the Department of Homeland Security’s shift from a random lottery to a wage-weighted system, prioritizing higher salary offers. The new rule, effective February 27, 2026, aims to reshape the selection process for skilled foreign workers. US businesses are witnessing significantly higher H-1B visa selection rates, with some reporting over 50% success. This surge follows the Department of Homeland Security’s shift from a random lottery to a wage-weighted system, prioritizing higher salary offers. The new rule, effective February 27, 2026, aims to reshape the selection process for skilled foreign workers.
