# The H-1B Shake-Up Employers Can’t Ignore

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Podcast: [The FP 5: Five Things for Your 9-to-5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fp-5-five-things-for-your-9-to-5-7758667)
Published: 2026-03-16T15:04:40+00:00
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## Resource

The H-1B lottery isn’t just about luck anymore. In this episode, we break down the new wage-weighted selection system, the $100,000 fee, and what these changes mean for employers trying to hire global talent. If H1-Bs are part of your workforce strategy, you won’t want to miss this one.

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