{"id":19811,"date":"2025-08-18T17:25:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=19811"},"modified":"2025-08-18T17:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:59:56","slug":"h-1b-wage-based-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"New H-1B Wage Rule: Everything Indians Need to Know Before Applying"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_19814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19814\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19814\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1.png\" alt=\"H-1B wage-based selection\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H-1B-wage-based-selection-1-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. is moving away from the lottery to a wage-based H-1B visa process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced professionals and high salaries win, while students and entry-level workers face sharper odds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule will influence not only careers but also how Indians plan their travel between India and the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThe H-1B visa has been the main route for Indian professionals aiming to work in the United States. For years, selections were made through a lottery system, leaving outcomes to chance. That process is now being replaced with the H-1B Wage-Based Selection model, where applicants with higher salaries will be prioritized. The change is set to affect students, workers, and families across India and the U.S.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#How_the_New_H-1B_Selection_System_Works\" title=\"How the New H-1B Selection System Works\u00a0\">How the New H-1B Selection System Works\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#Purpose_Behind_the_Wage-Based_Selection\" title=\"Purpose Behind the Wage-Based Selection\">Purpose Behind the Wage-Based Selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#Main_Beneficiaries_of_the_New_H-1B_Policy\" title=\"Main Beneficiaries of the New H-1B Policy\u00a0\">Main Beneficiaries of the New H-1B Policy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#Who_Will_Struggle_Under_the_New_Rule\" title=\"Who Will Struggle Under the New Rule\u00a0\">Who Will Struggle Under the New Rule\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#Travel_Implications_of_the_New_H-1B_System\" title=\"Travel Implications of the New H-1B System\">Travel Implications of the New H-1B System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\u00a0\">FAQs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#What_happened_to_the_H-1B_lottery_system\" title=\"What happened to the H-1B lottery system?\">What happened to the H-1B lottery system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#How_does_the_new_wage-based_selection_work\" title=\"How does the new wage-based selection work?\">How does the new wage-based selection work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#Which_applicants_benefit_most_under_the_wage-based_H-1B_system\" title=\"Which applicants benefit most under the wage-based H-1B system?\">Which applicants benefit most under the wage-based H-1B system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/h-1b-wage-based-selection\/#Which_applicants_may_struggle_under_the_wage-based_H-1B_system\" title=\"Which applicants may struggle under the wage-based H-1B system?\">Which applicants may struggle under the wage-based H-1B system?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_New_H-1B_Selection_System_Works\"><\/span><b>How the New H-1B Selection System Works\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until now, when <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H-1B_visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H-1B<\/a> applications crossed the annual cap of 85,000, the government used a lottery to decide selections. A recent graduate with a low-paying job had the same chance as a senior engineer drawing a much higher salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That process has now changed. The revised system removes the lottery and replaces it with a wage-based selection method. Applicants will be ranked by salary, starting with the highest compensation packages, and priority will continue down the list until all available slots are taken. The new rule makes one thing clear: the higher the pay, the stronger the chance of receiving a visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_Behind_the_Wage-Based_Selection\"><\/span><b>Purpose Behind the Wage-Based Selection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. officials argue the old lottery system was being stretched far beyond its purpose. The new model aims to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit misuse by employers who relied on low-cost hires.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect American wages from being undercut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel visas toward industries facing genuine talent shortages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide certainty for U.S. companies seeking specialized professionals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Beneficiaries_of_the_New_H-1B_Policy\"><\/span><b>Main Beneficiaries of the New H-1B Policy\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mid- to Senior-Level Professionals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Senior Indian professionals with proven track records and top-tier pay packages stand out as the system\u2019s natural winners.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large Employers and Tech Giants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Firms already paying at the upper end of the wage scale will find their H-1B petitions moving more smoothly. These companies are better positioned to secure visas since their offers align with the new priority structure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Will_Struggle_Under_the_New_Rule\"><\/span><b>Who Will Struggle Under the New Rule\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fresh Graduates and Entry-Level Workers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those finishing degrees in the U.S. or applying from India with lower salaries now face tougher odds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Startups and Small Firms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Companies offering modest pay may find it difficult to bring in global talent under the new system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Families:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fewer approvals for entry-level workers mean fewer dependents on H-4 visas making the journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Implications_of_the_New_H-1B_System\"><\/span><b>Travel Implications of the New H-1B System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of this change stretch beyond paperwork and policy. They ripple into the way Indians travel and plan their futures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Senior Professionals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With higher chances of selection, many may travel more often for projects, global conferences, and family visits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Students: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many could rethink their career choices or make frequent trips between India and the U.S. while exploring options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Families:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents and spouses will continue looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flight-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affordable flights<\/a> to stay connected with loved ones abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed rule tilts the balance in favor of higher-paid workers, but the U.S. remains an important destination for Indian talent. Whether it\u2019s a first job, a senior assignment, or a family reunion, many travelers continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/search-flights-to-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search flights from the USA to India<\/a> to stay connected. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Eagle cheap flights<\/a>, the journey between India and America stays accessible and dependable, even as visa rules evolve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_the_H-1B_lottery_system\"><\/span><b>What happened to the H-1B lottery system?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. has ended the random lottery process. Instead, visas will now be awarded based on salary levels, giving preference to applicants with higher-paying job offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_new_wage-based_selection_work\"><\/span><b>How does the new wage-based selection work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USCIS will sort applications by wage level. Candidates with higher salaries will be prioritized until the annual cap of 85,000 visas is filled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_applicants_benefit_most_under_the_wage-based_H-1B_system\"><\/span><b>Which applicants benefit most under the wage-based H-1B system?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid- and senior-level Indian professionals with advanced skills and higher salaries benefit most, along with large U.S. tech and consulting firms offering top-tier pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_applicants_may_struggle_under_the_wage-based_H-1B_system\"><\/span><b>Which applicants may struggle under the wage-based H-1B system?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry-level professionals, recent Indian graduates, and international students with modest salary offers may struggle the most. Smaller employers and startups that cannot match the salaries of larger U.S. companies will also face difficulties in securing visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist, and photographer.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The U.S. is moving away from the lottery to a wage-based H-1B visa process. Experienced professionals and high salaries win, while students and entry-level workers face sharper odds. 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