After $100,000 annual fee, US plans to replace H-1B visa lottery system: What it may mean for Indian and foreign workers
The Trump administration has proposed a significant overhaul of the H-1B visa program, replacing the lottery system with a merit-based selection favoring highly skilled and highly paid applicants. This reform, coupled with a substantial fee hike, aims to curb system abuse and prioritize the 'best and brightest,' potentially impacting Indian IT professionals and reshaping the global IT services market.
The Trump administration has proposed a significant overhaul of the H-1B visa program, replacing the lottery system with a merit-based selection favoring highly skilled and highly paid applicants. This reform, coupled with a substantial fee hike, aims to curb system abuse and prioritize the 'best and brightest,' potentially impacting Indian IT professionals and reshaping the global IT services market.
