Foreign tech workers will be picked by salary, not lottery, for US visas

The US Department of Homeland Security wants to change how it picks foreign workers for H-1B visas. Instead of a random lottery, the system would favor workers who are offered higher salaries and have more specialized skills.

For years, companies used a lottery system to bring in foreign tech workers, often at entry-level salaries. This change means companies will now have a strong incentive to offer higher wages to secure these visas. It shifts the focus from simply filling positions to attracting more highly paid, specialized talent.