USCIS has announced positive results from the H-1B visa application season, indicating a shift towards prioritizing highly skilled foreign workers. This year, the agency reports an increase in approvals for applicants with advanced degrees and higher salaries, particularly those who studied at U.S. universities.
Key Details:
- 71.5% of selected applicants hold a U.S. master’s degree or higher, up from 57% last year.
- Only 17.7% of selected registrations fall within the lowest wage category, reflecting a move away from low-wage foreign labor.
- The number of properly submitted registrations decreased by 38.5%, from 343,981 in FY 2026 to 211,600 in FY 2027.
- These changes aim to enhance the program’s integrity and better serve American workers.
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Source: USCIS