What is the status of the current U.S. H1B visa program and what can we look forward to in the new year? Foreigners view the H1B visa as the golden gate to furthering their career, starting a family and building a new life in America. Nearly half of Fortune 500 companies were founded by first or second-generation immigrants and no doubt, many were former H1-B visa holders. The proposed new policy changes the rules of the lottery system used to determine who will receive the H-1B visa as follows:1. As the political landscape in Washington changes following the results of the recent 2018 election, hopefully more positive changes will be introduced to increase the effectiveness of the H1B visa program.

Source: Forbes January 02, 2019 14:26 UTC