H-1B Overhaul: US to Prioritize High-Wage, High-Skill Immigrants in Visa Allocation

The US is overhauling the H-1B visa, prioritizing skilled, higher-paid workers over the lottery system. Taking effect in 2026, the change may impact entry-level professionals, particularly from India. Matthew Tragesser of USCIS said employers exploited the previous system. Amazon received over 10,000 H-1B approvals, followed by Tata Consultancy Services, Microsoft, Apple, and Google.