According to CCTV news, on December 23, local time, the US Department of Homeland Security issued new regulations to officially replace the original random lottery system for H-1B visas with a “weighted selection” mechanism, giving priority to issuing visas to applicants for high-paying jobs. The rules will take effect on February 27, 2026, and will be implemented before the beginning of the 2026 spring H-1B visa application season.

Zhitongcaijing · 1d ago
According to CCTV news, on December 23, local time, the US Department of Homeland Security issued new regulations to officially replace the original random lottery system for H-1B visas with a “weighted selection” mechanism, giving priority to issuing visas to applicants for high-paying jobs. The rules will take effect on February 27, 2026, and will be implemented before the beginning of the 2026 spring H-1B visa application season.