The White House has approved a proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security that would change the H-1B visa allocation system from a lottery-based selection to a wage-based selection process. This shift aims to prioritize higher-paying tech roles and could disadvantage fresh graduates seeking H-1B visas. Additionally, the federal government has mandated in-person interviews for overseas H-1B visa renewals. These changes are part of broader updates in U.S. immigration enforcement and visa policies in 2025, including the release of the September 2025 Visa Bulletin and an increase in E-Verify desk audits affecting U.S. employers.