New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- As the United States moves to replace its longstanding H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection mechanism, Indian IT industry body said that such a decision will affect smaller and mid-sized companies working in the US who depend on academic calendars, client delivery schedules, and product release cycles to recruit their employees.

Nasscom's statement comes at a time when the Donald Trump administration is replacing the random lottery system that has long selected H-1B visa beneficiaries. Now, a process will be implemented where employees with higher wages and better skills will be prioritised.

"A sudden shift to a wage-weighted model would introduce uncertainty, increase compliance complexity, and disrupt lo...