{"id":5369,"date":"2025-09-24T07:53:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/?p=5369"},"modified":"2025-09-24T07:53:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:53:52","slug":"dhs-proposes-wage-based-changes-to-h-1b-lottery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/dhs-proposes-wage-based-changes-to-h-1b-lottery\/","title":{"rendered":"DHS Proposes Wage-Based Changes to H-1B Lottery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHS has proposed replacing the random H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher-paid workers would get more entries in the lottery, lowering chances for entry-level applicants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new $100,000 H-1B petition fee adds financial pressure on employers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporters argue the change promotes fair wages and aligns with the visa\u2019s original intent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critics warn startups, smaller companies, and recent graduates could be disadvantaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>H-1B Lottery May Shift to Wage-Based Selection Under DHS Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the Trump administration, has proposed replacing the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This follows the announcement of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/trump-announces-100000-fee-for-h-1b-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>$100,000 visa petition fee<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, signaling a significant policy shift in how U.S. companies recruit foreign workers under the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How the Weighted System Would Work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed rule would allow multiple entries into the lottery depending on salary bands. Level IV wage earners (64th percentile) would get <\/span><b>four entries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while Level I workers (17th percentile) would only receive one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHS projects this will double the odds for top earners while reducing selection chances for entry-level workers by nearly half.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Supporters See a Push Toward Balance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocates argue the changes will encourage fair wages and more senior-level hiring. Boundless Immigration CEO Xiao Wang said the rule \u201cnudges employers to offer stronger wages and petition for more senior roles,\u201d though opportunities remain across all levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also stated that the proposal supports the visa\u2019s original purpose: attracting highly skilled professionals in specialty fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Critics Warn of Disadvantages<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critics say the proposal could burden startups, smaller firms, and international graduates. Venture capitalist Deedy Das warned the system may be \u201creally bad for startups\u201d and open to abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns also extend to STEM students and new professionals who may find it harder to compete for limited spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For HR professionals and students preparing for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/shrm-cp-and-shrm-scp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams, understanding visa policies is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workforce planning, compliance, and talent strategy are heavily influenced by immigration rules. This proposal highlights how government regulations directly impact recruitment strategies and global mobility, topics often covered in HR certification exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s Next<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule is open for a 30-day public comment period before review. If finalized, the wage-based system could be implemented for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/newsroom\/alerts\/uscis-reaches-fiscal-year-2026-h-1b-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>fiscal year 2026 H-1B lottery<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reshaping access to the program\u2019s 85,000 visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also in the news: <a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/top-u-s-colleges-in-2026-rankings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Global Universities Rankings 2025\u20132026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways DHS has proposed replacing the random H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system. Higher-paid workers would get more entries in the lottery, lowering chances for entry-level applicants. A new $100,000 H-1B petition fee adds financial pressure on employers. Supporters argue the change promotes fair wages and aligns with the visa\u2019s original intent. 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