The Trump administration has unveiled major changes affecting the H-1B visa program. This week, officials announced two big moves. First, a significant fee increase – requiring employers to pay $100,000 for new H-1B visa petitions – and a plan to overhaul the H-1B lottery to tilt the odds in favour of higher-paid jobs.

Officials say the proposals aim to “protect American workers” by discouraging use of the visa for lower-wage positions and giving an edge to “higher-skilled and better-paid” foreign workers.

The changes could significantly affect international students and professionals hoping to live and work in the U.S.

Q: What exactly is changing in the H-1B selection process?

The key change is how H-1B visas will be allocated when demand exceeds the annual cap. Until now, H-1B visas

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