Visas Wage-weighted H-1Bs will end “level playing field” Tying selection odds to wages raises stakes for employers and entry-level hires, lawyers warn iStock.com/Evgenia Parajanian Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 08 January 2026 The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule confirming that the H-1B lottery will be replaced with a wage-weighted selection proposed in the latter half of 2025.& Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas Amazon grants remote work option for H-1B holders stuck in India Politics Shorter EAD validity, and visa processing pauses trigger employer uncertainty Politics Trump defends need for H-1B talent, says US workforce lacks specialised skills Residency Chronic conditions could jeopardise US visa eligibility under new guidance