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Rule explainers, data guides, and policy tracking for the weighted-lottery era.
H1B Daily Digest: July 25, 2026
H1B news digest for July 25, 2026: 10 item(s) from Google News, each linked to the original source.
Jul 25, 2026
H1B Weighted Lottery Explained: New Wage-Based Selection Rules (2026)
The 2026 H1B weighted lottery explained: wage levels get 1 to 4 pool entries, DHS estimated odds by level, master's cap rules, FY2027 timeline, legal risks.
Jul 24, 2026
H1B Wage Levels Explained: Level 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs 4 (With 2026 Data)
H1B wage levels I-IV explained: OEWS percentiles, how SOC code and work location set your threshold, how levels appear on an LCA, and why levels now drive odds.
Jul 24, 2026
H1B Prevailing Wage: How DOL Determines Your Level
How DOL sets H1B prevailing wages: the OEWS survey, four wage levels, the FLC wage search, LCA rules, and why underreporting your level is riskier in 2026.
Jul 24, 2026
What Are My H1B Lottery Odds in 2026?
Your H1B lottery odds in 2026 depend on your wage level. See DHS estimated odds for Levels I-IV, old vs new rules, master's cap math, and ways to improve.
Jul 24, 2026
DOL Proposed Rule: Wage Percentile Changes — What It Means for FY2028
DOL proposed raising H1B wage percentiles from 17/34/50/67 to 34/52/70/88, roughly $14K more per worker per year. Status, timeline, and what it means for you.
Jul 24, 2026