H-1B Lottery 2026: Wage-Based Strategy for Employers

In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Max Del Rey unpack the Department of Homeland Security's new H-1B rule, which introduces a wage-based lottery system that employers must navigate during the H-1B registration period in March. Grace and Max preview expected selection rates under the four-tier wage system and outline key employer decisions, including wage level, job classification, and location. They also provide practical guidance on how developing a sound strategy upfront for H-1B registration will drive success in the cap petition process for selected registrations.