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US businesses this year saw selection rates for highly talented foreign workers soar to previously unheard-of levels in the annual H-1B visa season 2027.
H-1B visa selection rates for 2027 have soared, exceeding 50% for many immigration firm clients.
KEY POINTS
- A new $100,000 petition fee has drastically reduced overseas hiring through the H-1B program.
- Wage-based selection now favors higher wage levels, reaching up to 61.16% selection for level IV.
- IT firms and universities are opting out of H-1B petitions due to the high new fee.
- Employers now prioritize fewer, specialized, higher-wage roles, making H-1B registration more selective.
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