The Trump administration is now planning a big shake-up in the H-1B visa process. Instead of the usual lottery system, the proposal is to bring in a weighted selection model. This means applicants with higher skills and higher salaries will get better chances at approval, while those at lower wage levels will have fewer chances.

As per reports, someone in the top wage tier could get four entries into the selection pool, while those in the lowest tier would only get one. The idea is to ensure companies hire highly paid and skilled workers rather than misusing the system to bring in cheaper labor.

This move comes just after Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B application. The White House clarified that the aim is to protect American workers, discourage mis

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