Politics White House approves overhaul of H-1B visa lottery New “weighted selection process” will prioritise highly skilled and well-compensated foreign talent iStock.com/Castle City Creative Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 13 August 2025 A major change to the H-1B visa process that would prioritise applicants based on their salaries rather than the current lottery system has reportedly been approved by the White House. 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... Politics Republicans reignite debate over foreign workers Immigration Meta to face claim it hires H-1B workers over Americans Politics Trump’s “America First” philosophy begins to take shape Employment Law US whistleblower expansion may have “chilling effect” on foreign recruitment