From luck to paychecks: How the new H-1B rules are redrawing the path to the American Dream

For years, the H-1B visa relied on luck. That model is ending. The US is replacing the lottery with a wage-based system and proposing a steep $100,000 fee. Higher pay and seniority will now drive selection, reshaping opportunities for Indian professionals, employers, and global talent flows.

From luck to paychecks: How the new H-1B rules are redrawing the path to the American Dream
For years, the H-1B visa relied on luck. That model is ending. The US is replacing the lottery with a wage-based system and proposing a steep $100,000 fee. Higher pay and seniority will now drive selection, reshaping opportunities for Indian professionals, employers, and global talent flows.