Current Affairs - International - Discussion

United States has introduced a significant reform in the H-1B visa selection process by shifting from a purely random lottery system to one that gives weight to wage levels. This change is designed to favor higher-paying, highly skilled roles, ensuring that foreign talent complements rather than competes unfairly with domestic workers. By prioritizing wage-based selection, the policy aims to protect local wage standards, improve job quality, and better align immigration with labor market needs. The revision also has the potential to influence how international professionals, particularly in the technology sector, enter the US workforce.