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US H-1B FY2027 selection ends as weighted lottery boosts higher wage bids

US H-1B FY2027 selection ends as weighted lottery boosts higher wage bids

USCIS has wrapped up H-1B selection for FY2027, fully filling the 85,000 annual quota. Employers have been informed and petition filings will open April 1, 2026. The biggest shift: a weighted lottery that favors higher wage offers, replacing the older random selection approach—meaning pay could now decide who gets in.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
H1B wage rules poised to change after federal review clears on prevailing wages

H1B wage rules poised to change after federal review clears on prevailing wages

A proposed US Department of Labor rule has cleared OMB review, putting new H-1B and PERM wage protections on track for Federal Register publication. The economically significant proposal could revise the prevailing wage system, potentially raising minimum salaries for H-1B workers and PERM cases and increasing costs for hiring businesses if adopted.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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US orders English only trucker and bus license tests under safety crackdown

US orders English only trucker and bus license tests under safety crackdown

The Trump administration says all commercial driver’s license tests for truckers and bus drivers must be taken in English, linking the move to road safety and removing potentially unqualified drivers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the goal is to ensure drivers can read road signs and communicate with law enforcement, targeting multilingual testing and lax third-party enforcement.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India IT firms brace for US H-1B fee hike using cash and talent pipelines

India IT firms brace for US H-1B fee hike using cash and talent pipelines

India’s IT sector is facing fresh uncertainty as new US H-1B visa fees threaten to raise costs. Yet leading firms say they’re buffered by strong profits and cash reserves. Meanwhile, the US continues to confront a tech talent shortage, keeping demand high for Indian professionals and reinforcing growth backed by India’s large STEM graduate base.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Trump pivots on H1B visas backing global talent to fill US tech labor gaps

Trump pivots on H1B visas backing global talent to fill US tech labor gaps

US President Donald Trump is taking a pragmatic turn on H-1B visas, now backing the hiring of skilled foreign workers to strengthen American high-tech industries. The policy shift seeks to address persistent labor shortages that could hurt competitiveness. Trump also expects backlash from his political base but says global talent is increasingly necessary to keep US firms moving.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
IIT grads shift home as Trump H1B curbs make US jobs less automatic

IIT grads shift home as Trump H1B curbs make US jobs less automatic

Trump era curbs are making H-1B pathways more expensive, and India’s elite tech circles are quietly rethinking the default move to the US. With domestic hiring prospects improving and startups thriving, more IIT graduates are choosing local careers over paying higher visa costs, signaling confidence that India’s own growth can power top talent.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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