PRESS RELEASE
2 January 2026

The New H-1B Weighted Lottery: What Employers Need To Know For The Upcoming Cap Season

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Mintz

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Mintz is a litigation powerhouse and business accelerator serving leaders in life sciences, private equity, sustainable energy, and technology. The world’s most innovative companies trust Mintz to provide expert advice, protect and monetize their IP, negotiate deals, source financing, and solve complex legal challenges. The firm has over 600 attorneys across offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, and Toronto.
Join John Quill, Bill Coffman, and Angel Feng of Mintz’s Immigration Practice for a timely discussion on the newly published H-1B registration rule introducing a weighted lottery based on skill and wage level.
United States

Join John Quill, Bill Coffman, and Angel Feng of Mintz’s Immigration Practice 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.

When

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

1:00pm ET

Where

This is an online event.

A Zoom link will be provided following registration.

We hope you will join us!

REGISTER HERE

Contributor

Mintz is a litigation powerhouse and business accelerator serving leaders in life sciences, private equity, sustainable energy, and technology. The world’s most innovative companies trust Mintz to provide expert advice, protect and monetize their IP, negotiate deals, source financing, and solve complex legal challenges. The firm has over 600 attorneys across offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, and Toronto.

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