Controversial H-1B rule change scrapped

A controversial change to the rule that would have hindered international students seeking work in the United States after graduating has officially been scrapped.The US department of Homeland Security has withdrawn the rule which would have replaced the current lottery system with a prioritization of applicants offered higher salaries.The visa is “highly coveted” for international graduates in the states, allowing “employers or companies in the US to hire international graduates with a specific specialty” to work after they finish their course in the country.“It is great news – would have made it very difficult for recently graduated international students This is a premium article. Please subscribe or log in to read the full story! Become a Premium Member Already a member? Click here to log in.