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Winning the New H-1B Lottery: Weighted Selection and Smart FY 2026-27 Planning

00:00 Intro 04:30 Presentation 07:17 Q+A 30:20 Audience Questions The H-1B lottery is changing. For the FY 2026-27 season, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is moving to a wage-weighted selection system where your "entries" into the lottery are determined by your offered wage level. Join us for a deep dive into these new rules, in which we cover the latest updates and provide a roadmap for smart planning ahead of the March 2026 registration window. This webinar is essential viewing for: HR Managers & Talent Acquisition Leaders: Learn how to budget for new fees and communicate wage-level impacts to your teams. Business Owners & Founders: Understand how to stay competitive in the hunt for global talent under the new weighted system. F-1 Students & OPT Holders: Discover how your degree and starting salary now directly impact your lottery odds. Foreign Professionals: Evaluate whether an H-1B remains your best path or if an O-1 or L-1 alternative is a better fit. We dive deep into the two "bombshell" changes affecting the upcoming fiscal year: The Weighted Lottery: A technical breakdown of how Level 1–4 wages now dictate your number of entries in the selection pool. The $100,000 Fee: Clear guidance on exactly who is subject to this fee and who is exempt. Strategic Planning: Why the H-1B is still a powerful tool, provided you move from a "reactive" to a "proactive" filing mindset.