NPRM COMMENTS CLOSE ON 10/24/25; PRA COMMENTS CLOSE ON 11/24/25; Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H–1B Petitions
Summary
The U.S. government is proposing a new system for selecting which foreign workers can apply for H-1B visa jobs (skilled positions that employers say they can't fill with American workers). Instead of a random lottery, the new process would prioritize applicants based on factors like salary level or education. This change affects employers who hire foreign workers and the workers themselves who want to come to the United States.
Key Points
- 1The current H-1B visa system uses a random lottery to select applicants, but the government wants to switch to a 'weighted selection' system that gives preference to certain applicants over others
- 2The new system would likely favor workers with higher salaries or advanced degrees, potentially changing who gets approved for these work visas
- 3Employers who rely on H-1B workers would need to understand and adapt to the new selection criteria when hiring foreign workers
- 4People can submit comments on this proposed rule until October 24, 2025, with an additional deadline of November 24, 2025 for specific technical comments
- 5If approved, this rule would significantly change how companies recruit skilled foreign workers and which international workers have the best chance of getting U.S. employment visas
Key Dates
September 24, 2025
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