With H-1B work visa lottery underway, experts worry new rules hurt business

Some experts say new changes to the H-1B visa program meant for high-skilled foreign workers will hinder innovation and science in Massachusetts. The annual H-1B visa lottery registration — where employers try to secure one of 85,000 visas — is underway. It's the first H-1B lottery since President Trump overhauled the visa program and imposed a $100,000 fee.