H-1B visa in 2025: A year that changed how America screens, selects and retains talent

In 2025, the H-1B visa system saw significant changes, including a new $100,000 fee for certain overseas petitions and the elimination of interview waivers. Social media vetting was expanded to all H-1B and H-4 applicants, while the random lottery was replaced with a weighted system prioritizing higher wages and skills.

H-1B visa in 2025: A year that changed how America screens, selects and retains talent
In 2025, the H-1B visa system saw significant changes, including a new $100,000 fee for certain overseas petitions and the elimination of interview waivers. Social media vetting was expanded to all H-1B and H-4 applicants, while the random lottery was replaced with a weighted system prioritizing higher wages and skills.

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