How many entries does an H-1B registration get in the weighted lottery if the job offers a Level 3 prevailing wage?

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Starting February 27, 2026, DHS weights the H-1B selection pool by Department of Labor prevailing wage levels. Level 4 (highest-paid) jobs get four entries, Level 3 gets three entries, Level 2 gets two entries, and Level 1 gets one entry. This multiplies the odds for employers offering higher wages while still allowing all wage levels to participate. The system replaced the purely random lottery that gave every registration equal odds regardless of salary.

How many entries does an H-1B registration get in the weighted lottery if the job offers a Level 3 prevailing wage?

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