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DHS Final Rule On Weighted H-1B Selection

DHS Final Rule On Weighted H-1B Selection

Published

January 07, 2026

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The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule creating a weighted selection process for H-1B visas that prioritizes higher-paid workers. Effective February 27, 2026, and applying to FY 2027 filings, the rule aims to strengthen program integrity and better protect U.S. wages and job opportunities.

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