I would assume many were change-of-status from F-1 / OPT etc.

QGQBGdeZREunxLe · 2026-04-03T21:22:19 1775251339

The giant gaping loophole they left in place. Renewals and COS (change of status) does not incur the $100k fee.

cute_boi · 2026-04-03T22:02:36 1775253756

Then the H-1B wouldn’t make sense. Many holders would have to transfer from one company to another, and if there is a $100,000 requirement, it would just lead to exploitation.

The better solution is just stop H1B lottery from next year.

bushbaba · 2026-04-04T04:59:03 1775278743

They should remove the lottery and make it a bidding war. Highest bidder gets the H-1B visas.

Realistically, the H-1B visa program should be terminated all together.