H-1B lottery officially scrapped, DHS releases document on wage based selection

For years, getting an H-1B visa has come down to luck. A computer lottery decided who got in and who didn’t, no matter the skill, salary, or seniority of the worker. Now, that system is on its way out. The US government has proposed a new rule that changes how H-1B visas will be selected. Instead of a random draw, the focus will be on wages and skill levels. Higher-paid and more experienced foreign workers will have better chances.