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U.S. Ends H‑1B Lottery, Adopts Wage‑ and Skill‑Weighted Selection Starting 2026

Expanded online‑presence checks are already delaying visa interviews in India, prompting travel warnings from major tech employers.

Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Surcharge Takes Effect, Upending Hiring and Triggering a Global Talent Realignment