https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65675 USCIS replaces the H-1B random lottery with a weighted selection system prioritising higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants, effective February 27, 2026 for the FY2027 cap season. The rule increases the likelihood that visas within the existing numerical framework of 65,000 regular cap and 20,000 advanced-degree exemptions are allocated to petitions showing greater skill and compensation, while preserving access for employers seeking workers at various wage levels. Related measures include an additional per-visa fee and enhanced applicant screening, including social media vetting. en-us Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:01:03 +0530 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65675 USCIS replaces the H-1B random lottery with a weighted selection system prioritising higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants, effective February 27, 2026 for the FY2027 cap season. The rule increases the likelihood that visas within the existing numerical framework of 65,000 regular cap and 20,000 advanced-degree exemptions are allocated to petitions showing greater skill and compensation, while preserving access for employers seeking workers at various wage levels. Related measures include an additional per-visa fee and enhanced applicant screening, including social media vetting. News - Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=65675