Trump to change H-1B visa rules; Cap on foreigners; Visa lottery

U.S, Dec 25: Trump administration has planned more changes in the H-1B visa rules.

The new plans will revive the rules of H-1B visa and change the definition of the high speciality occupation it applied to.

The new rule could come in effect from February , US firms will be required to first electronically register for visas that are subject to an annual cap of 85,000 — 65,000 for foreigners coming in from abroad and 20,000 for foreigners with advanced degrees from US colleges and universities.

US firms will be required to first electronically register for visas that are subject to an annual cap of 85,000 — 65,000 for foreigners coming in from abroad and 20,000 for foreigners with advanced degrees from US colleges and universities.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which runs the H-1B visa programme, will randomly select — possibly through an electronic lottery — beneficiary employers from among those registered.

This rule will further help 'Buy American and Hire American' motto of Trump.