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H-1B 2026: US Replaces Lottery with Wage System
- srinivas y / 2 months
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Background and Announcement The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized skills and knowledge, such as IT, engineering, and other STEM fields. Demand has long exceeded the cap, leading to a random electronic registration lottery each spring when registrations surpass available visas. On December 23, 2025, DHS/USCIS announced […]