DHS Announces Final Rule Establishing Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
DHS Announces Final Rule Establishing Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule that fundamentally changes how H-1B cap registrations are selected. Beginning February 27, 2026, USCIS will replace the random lottery with a weighted, wage-level–based selection system, to be used for the…










