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H1B Wage-Level Calculator β€’ FY 2026: 35% Selection Rate

Calculate Your πŸ—½πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈH1B Selection Rate & Lottery Odds

Understand your chances under the proposed wage-based priority system. With the FY2026 selection rate at 35%, calculate your wage level priority using our comprehensive H1B calculator guide. Note: The weighted selection rule is not yet finalized - earliest implementation FY 2027.

Why Use Our Calculator?

Based on Department of Labor wage data and latest H1B statistics, our H1B calculator estimates your potential priority. Learn more in our complete H1B visa guide.

Wage-Level Analysis
See how your salary maps to DOL wage levels and estimated selection priority under the proposed system.
Current H1B Data
FY 2026 saw 35% selection rate (highest since electronic registration). Fraud reduction improved odds significantly.
Regulatory Updates
Stay informed about the proposed rule status and implementation timeline for wage-based selection.

Current Lottery vs Proposed Wage-Based System

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Compare the current random selection with the proposed wage-level priority system.

Current Lottery System
Random selection process with equal chances for all applicants
FY 2026 Selection Rate35%
Selection MethodRandom Lottery
Key FactorsRegistration Timing Only
Statusβœ“ Active
Proposed Wage-Based System
Priority based on DOL wage levels within each occupation
Selection PriorityLevel IV β†’ Level I
Primary FactorWage Level (OES Data)
ImplementationEarliest FY 2027
Status⏳ Under OMB Review

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H1B Calculator FAQ - 2025 Updates

Get answers to common questions about H1B selection rates, wage levels, and the proposed weighted selection system

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⚠️ Critical: Proposed Rule Status

NO official parameters have been announced by USCIS. The rule is under OMB review as of July 2025 and not finalized. This calculator uses assumptions based on policy analysis of the withdrawn 2021 rule.

Earliest implementation: FY 2027 (March 2026 registration). Current beneficiary-centric lottery remains in effect.

For educational purposes only - not legal advice. Always consult a qualified immigration attorney.