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New H-1B Visa Rule Prioritizes Wages and Education

8/13/2025

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The White House is shaking up the H-1B visa process! The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has greenlit a new rule that replaces the random lottery with a weighted selection system, prioritizing wages and education. This pivotal change could reshape hiring in the U.S. tech sector, altering how employers attract skilled foreign talent.

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Story summary

The White House is shaking up the H-1B visa process! The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has greenlit a new rule that replaces the random lottery with a weighted selection system, prioritizing wages and education. This pivotal change could reshape hiring in the U.S. tech sector, altering how employers attract skilled foreign talent.