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Lottery bids for skilled-worker visas plunge in the US after changes aimed at fraud and abuse

Apr. 30, 2024 11:47 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lottery bids for highly educated worker visas plunged nearly 40% this year, authorities said Tuesday, claiming success against people who were “gaming the system” by submitting multiple, sometimes dubious, applications to unfairly increase chances of being selected. ...