H-1B selection becomes wage-based rather than lottery-based by January 2027
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Market resolves YES if USCIS officially implements a wage-based H-1B selection system replacing the current lottery system. Resolves NO if the lottery system remains in place.
Resolution source: USCIS H-1B Electronic Registration Process updates (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations)
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