Dorsey – H-1B Visa Program: Enforcement and Proposed Cap H-1B Lottery Changes

Federal agencies have rolled out new enforcement initiatives and proposed changes to the H-1B visa program. The U.S. Department of Labor has launched an initiative empowering investigations into employer compliance with the H-1B visa program, while the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a weighted selection system favoring higher wage beneficiaries in the cap H-1B registration lottery. If enacted, these changes will substantially impact employer procedures and the ability to secure H-1B visas.

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