Sophie Alcorn Danielle Goldman Sophie Alcorn and Danielle Goldman are experts in immigration law. The H-1B visa process is switching from a lottery to "pay-to-play," which prioritizes high earners. While the process is in transition, Alcorn and Goldman suggest considering H-1B visa alternatives. Although the Biden Administration's suspensions and revocations of many Trump-era immigration policies are in a legal morass right now, with the H-1B lottery quickly approaching, there's still a lot that employers and international professionals can do to take advantage of the US's current legal immigration options. Prior to former-President Trump's departure, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to modify the H-1B visa selection process: moving from a lottery to "pay-to-play" and replacing the current randomized system to prioritize individuals with higher relative wages.