H-1B visa registrations ‘down’, but some companies benefit from tougher visa rules: Here’s what you need to know

So, who benefits from the rules?

The new rules affect large outsourcing companies but also create advantages for some groups. These include:

• American master’s degree holder
• Mid-sized companies prepare to offer higher salaries to professionals
• Early identification of smaller companies that have a hard time competing with the bulk applications of large outsourcing companies

The media quoted Malik as saying: “Previously, these companies were often discouraged by the dilution opportunities brought by large outsourcing companies. Now the playing field is level, and they feel they have a legal and fair opportunity to attract talent.”

When will the selection results be announced?

The registration window closes on March 19, after which the selection process is expected to begin.

• 65,000 Special Occupation Visas, which require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field.
• 20,000 additional visas for applicants who have earned a master’s degree or higher from a U.S. university.