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.