Trump administration overhauls H-1B visa system, ends random lottery; what it means for Indians | - The Times of India

The U.S. is overhauling its H-1B visa program, replacing the random lottery with a wage- and skill-based selection process. This aims to prioritize higher-paid, highly skilled foreign professionals, with the new rules taking effect for the fiscal year 2027. The administration states this change will better protect American workers and wages.