Empleados mejor cualificados tendrán mayores probabilidades de obtener una visa de trabajo en los Estados Unidos
A partir del 27 de febrero del 2026, se aplicarán cambios al sistema actual de asignación de visas de trabajo H-1B en los Estados Unidos. Así lo dio a conocer el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, en inglés) en un comunicado de prensa publicado el martes, 23 de diciembre:
TL;DR
- New H-1B visa allocation system starts February 27, 2026.
- A weighted selection process will be implemented.
- The goal is to prioritize more qualified and better-paid foreign workers.
- This change addresses U.S. companies hiring foreign workers for lower wages.
- The annual limit for H-1B visas is 65,000.
- Amazon received the most H-1B visas in 2026, followed by Tata Consultancy Services, Microsoft, Apple, and Google.
- The random lottery system was reportedly exploited by employers seeking lower-wage foreign workers.
- The Department of Homeland Security is replacing the lottery system.
- A Presidential Proclamation requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 per visa to be eligible.
- Companies can acquire a transferable 'Trump Corporate Gold Card' for employees by contributing $2 million, with an annual renewal fee of 1% of the initial value.