H-1B selection shake-up coming soon? Big setback for low-wage foreign workers and Indian students

In a major development that could transform the future of skilled immigration to the United States, the Trump administration is planning to revive a controversial proposal to revamp the H-1B selection process and replace it with a salary-based selection process. The idea is to prioritise higher-paid professionals over lower-wage applicants.

Forbes report indicates that this Trump-aligned proposal is likely to become official as early as March 2026 for the FY 2027 H-1B cycle.