Last Updated on February 23, 2023
On Sept. 15, 2021, a federal judge set aside a regulation that was scheduled to replace the current H-1B random selection process with a system that would favor individuals with higher salaries.
Overview
District Judge Jeffrey White has ruled that Chad Wolf was not lawfully acting as the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the H-1B lottery prioritization rule earlier this year. Consequently, Judge White vacated the rule.
Looking Ahead
The H-1B lottery prioritization rule was scheduled to begin on Dec. 31, 2021 and govern the FY23 H-1B cap season. Based on the recent ruling, it is unlikely that a wage-based selection system will be used for the FY23 H-1B cap season. Current rules are likely to remain in place. Envoy will provide updates as available.
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Envoy is pleased to provide you this information, which was prepared in collaboration with Anne Walsh, who is a Partner at Global Immigration Associates (GIA), one of the two independent U.S. law firms Envoy exclusively works with on the Envoy Platform (the "U.S. Law Firms").
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
