Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The change follows a series of actions by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping a visa program that critics say has become a ...

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid ...

DHS will replace the H-1B visa lottery with a weighted selection system New rules prioritize higher-paid and higher-skilled foreign workers Changes take effect Feb. 27, 2026, for the next cap ...