On September 23, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued an announcement in the Federal Communications that the Trump administration plans to adjust the process of applying for H-1B visas and intends to introduce a weighted selection mechanism.Applicants with higher level of skills and better pay treatment are prioritized in the annual quota draw.The rules will be officially announced on September 24.

According to the announcement, this move will make H-1B applicants with higher pay levels more likely to sign, thereby increasing employers¡¯ opportunities to introduce foreign talent for highly skilled positions. The announcement emphasizes the existence of quantitative restrictions and exemptions for H-1B visas, but in the context of high demand, the government has the right to improve efficiency through improved processes.