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US H-1B Lottery Shifts to Wage-Based Selection
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From October 1, 2026, the US will replace its equal-weight H-1B lottery with a wage-based system for the FY2027 cap. Higher-wage registrations get more entries, boosting selection odds. Indian professionals, a large share of H-1B workers, are most affected. Employers must later prove wage claims or face denial.
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