The H-1B is the U.S. work visa for “specialty occupation” roles, historically capped at 85,000 new slots each fiscal year. In 2024–25 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a series of “modernization” changes for integrity and efficiency—most notably a beneficiary-centric lottery that selects people (not duplicate employer entries) and updated definitions around specialty occupation and site visits. Those […]