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Strategic H-1B Cap Filing in the Wage-Based Lottery System: How SOC Code and Wage Level Planning Maximize Selection Probability

Introduction The H-1B cap selection system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no longer operates as a purely random lottery. Under the current regulatory framework, registrations are ranked and selected based on prevailing wage levels, meaning that the manner in which a petition is structured—specifically the SOC classification, worksite location, and job design—has […]

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DHS Issues Final Rule Reforming H-1B Visa Selection to Prioritize Higher-Skilled and Higher-Paid Workers

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule significantly reforming the H-1B cap selection process. Effective February 27, 2026, the new rule replaces the prior random lottery selection system with a weighted selection framework that increases the likelihood of selection for H-1B beneficiaries who are higher-skilled and higher-paid. This revised selection system

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Expansion of the U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program — Key Legal and Compliance Considerations

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The U.S. Department of State has expanded participation in the Visa Bond Pilot Program, extending coverage to nationals of 38 designated countries who apply for B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visas. Under this program, certain applicants may be required to post a refundable bond in the amount of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 as a condition

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Immigration reform 2026

Strategic H-1B Cap Filing in the Wage-Based Lottery System: How SOC Code and Wage Level Planning Maximize Selection Probability

DHS Issues Final Rule Reforming H-1B Visa Selection to Prioritize Higher-Skilled and Higher-Paid Workers

Expansion of the U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program — Key Legal and Compliance Considerations

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