Overview

• USCIS proposes weighting H‑1B cap registrations by OEWS wage level, with Level IV receiving four entries, Level III three, Level II two, and Level I one.
• Registrations would have to list the highest wage level met, the SOC code, and the area of intended employment, and petitions would need evidence matching those details.
• USCIS could deny or revoke petitions it deems designed to unfairly increase selection odds, and when multiple worksites or registrants apply, the lowest applicable wage level would set the weighting.
• The weighting affects only the registration stage and does not change Labor Condition Application prevailing‑wage determinations.
• The NPRM is open for public comment through October 24, 2025, following a September 19 directive to prioritize higher‑skill, higher‑paid hires, and legal analysts expect selection odds to shift toward higher‑wage offers.