USCIS has completed the H-1B lottery for fiscal year 2026, revealing that 71% of applicants are Indian nationals. Despite a decrease in total registrations, there were still nearly five times more registrants than available visa slots, highlighting the ongoing demand for H-1B visas in the tech sector.
Key Details:
- Total Eligible Registrations: 343,981 (26.9% decrease from FY 2025)
- Total Selected Registrations: 120,141
- Selection Rate: Approximately 35.3% of unique beneficiaries were selected, an increase from 29% in FY 2025
- Total Unique Beneficiaries Selected: 118,660
The high number of registrants continues to raise concerns about the impact on American tech workers, who are facing increased competition for jobs. Critics argue that there has been no substantial reform to address these issues, despite ongoing discussions in the political arena.
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Source: @War4theWest