Topic The New H-1B Weighted Lottery: What Employers Need to Know for the Upcoming Cap Season

Jan
13
2026

Date: January 13, 2026

Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (EST)

Join John Quill, Bill Coffman, and Maryanne Kline of Mintz's Immigration Section for a timely discussion on the newly published H-1B registration rule introducing a weighted lottery based on skill and wage level. This significant regulatory change replaces the traditional random selection process by providing increased odds of selection to high wage earners, and will directly impact employer strategy for the upcoming H-1B cap season. Our speakers will break down what the rule means in practice and how employers should prepare.

Key Discussion Topics Will Include:
• Overview of the new weighted H-1B registration and selection process
• How wage levels and skill prioritization will affect selection outcomes
• Implications for employer filing strategies and workforce planning
• Key timelines, effective dates, and what to expect for the next cap season
• Impact of recent and potential changes on international travel, visa extensions, and potential changes to F-1 and J-1 student status

Register now to join us for this essential update and gain practical insights to help your organization navigate the new H-1B landscape with confidence.

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Professionals

  • John F. Quill
  • William L. Coffman
  • Maryanne Kline

    • Related Practices

  • Immigration

    • Speakers

    John F. Quill

    John F. Quill

    Speaker

    John’s practice encompasses all aspects of immigration and nationality law. John draws on over two decades of experience to help companies and their employees obtain nonimmigrant visas, including B, E, H, J, L, O, and TN visas. He also handles applications for PERM labor certification; extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher, and national interest waiver petitions; adjustment of status procedures; consular processing; and naturalization.
    William L. Coffman

    William L. Coffman

    Speaker

    William L. Coffman focuses on immigration and nationality law at Mintz. He represents clients on immigration matters before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Labor, and US and foreign consulates.
    Maryanne Kline

    Maryanne Kline

    Speaker

    Maryanne Kline is a Practice Group Associate at Mintz. Her practice focuses on US federal immigration law, with a concentration on business-based immigration issues. Maryanne counsels clients on issues related to hiring foreign nationals, executives, managers, and other workers.