The Trump administration has proposed a major overhaul of the H-1B visa allocation process, seeking to amend the existential lottery system and prioritise higher-skilled and better-paid workers.

The new proposal by the Department of Homeland Security aims at implementing "a weighted selection process that would generally favour the allocation of H-1B visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens, while maintaining the opportunity for employers to secure H-1B workers at all wage levels".

The move follows a White House proclamation on Friday introducing a $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B visa applications, an unprecedented increase from the earlier fee range of $215-$5,000, depending on the company size.

The new process, if finalised, would give heavier weight to applications by employers who

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