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2025 H-1B Visa Lottery Remains Random Amid Proposed Wage-Based Reforms

The 2025 H-1B visa allocation uses a random lottery with 85,000 caps, including 20,000 for advanced degrees. No official wage-prioritized…

Proposed H-1B Shift Prioritizes High Wages Over Lottery System

From FY 2027, the U.S. H-1B visa process shifts to wage-based selection prioritizing higher salaries. Employers must adjust wage offers,…

Advantages of the Wage-Based H-1B System for Economic Value

The H-1B visa program will switch from a lottery to a wage-based selection system in July 2025, prioritizing higher salaries.…

Immigration Proposal Aims to End Backdoor Hiring in US Universities

The 2025 Act removes H-1B visa exemption for U.S. universities, requiring future foreign hires to enter the regular visa lottery.…

GOP Bill Seeks to Remove H-1B Visa Exemption for Universities

The 2025 bill ends H-1B exemptions for universities, forcing them into the capped visa lottery. Current holders can extend, but…

JD Vance Issues Warning on Risks of H-1B Visa Program

Starting January 2025, the H-1B program limits lottery entries to one per person, allows startup founder self-sponsorship, and increases USCIS…

Amazon’s 2025 H-1B Filings Reveal Competitive Tech Salaries

Amazon leads H 1B sponsorship with competitive salaries averaging over $150,000 for Software Engineers, full fee payment, efficient filings, and…

Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Immigration Statuses and Visa Classifications

USCIS updates effective July 23, 2025, reduce naturalization and Green Card processing times and require travel reporting. OPT rules for…