All 2025 Visa Data Is Live — New H-1B Lottery Changes
Summary:MyVisaJobs has released its full FY2025 U.S. visa and green card sponsorship database, giving job seekers access to hundreds of thousands of employer filings, including labor certifications, prevailing wages, and green card job openings. At the same time, the U.S. government has finalized a new weighted H-1B lottery system that improves selection chances for higher-wage, higher-skill positions while keeping all wage levels eligible, reshaping strategies for upcoming lottery cycles. USCIS has also clarified the new $100,000 H-1B fee, confirming it mainly impacts overseas applicants, while many candidates already in the U.S. remain exempt. MyVisaJobs has also launched new Instagram and YouTube channels to provide timely immigration updates and job search insights.Dear <%UserName%>,
We are excited to share major data updates, new community channels, and important H-1B policy developments that may significantly affect your future opportunities.
?? All FY2025 U.S. Work Visa & Green Card Data Is Now Live
MyVisaJobs has published the complete FY2025 employer sponsorship database. While we continue preparing new analytical reports, you can already browse and search the full dataset:
• ~149,000 green card jobs ?
• ~250,000 prevailing wage determinations ?
• ~596,000 labor certifications ?
EXPLORE 2025 VISA DATA?? New H-1B Lottery Rule — Higher Wages, Better Odds
The U.S. government has finalized a weighted H-1B lottery system that significantly improves selection chances for higher-wage, higher-skill positions — while keeping all wage levels eligible.
Under the new rule, jobs are entered into the lottery multiple times based on wage level, meaning competitive offers can dramatically improve your odds.
Effective: February 27, 2026 — in time for FY2027 H-1B registrations in March 2026.
READ FULL ANALYSIS & WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU?? USCIS Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee (Overseas Filings)
#In Case You Miss It: USCIS confirmed the $100,000 one-time fee applies mainly to new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S., while most F-1, L-1, and current H-1B holders already in the U.S. are exempt.
Based on FY2024 data, roughly 46% of initial H-1B approvals involved consular processing—meaning nearly half of new cases could be affected. Combined with the shift toward a salary-based selection system, odds may improve for qualified candidates already in the U.S.
READ FULL ANALYSIS & WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU?? Join Our New Instagram & YouTube Channels
We have officially launched MyVisaJobs on social media. These channels will provide timely policy updates, employer insights, salary trends, and OPT/H-1B/Green Card strategies.
Official links (save & share):
• Instagram: @myvisajobs — instagram.com/myvisajobs ?
• YouTube: @myvisajobs — youtube.com/@myvisajobs ?
Following and sharing these channels helps us build stronger tools for the entire immigration community.
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