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US DHS yeses major H-1B visa overhaul in a huge relaxation for Indian students, workers, entrepreneurs
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On December 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced a significant overhaul of the H-1B visa program, aimed at attracting international talent. The new rule broadens the definition of 'specialty occupation' and sets specific requirements for nonprofit and government research organizations sponsoring H-1B visas. Ur Jaddou, director of USCIS, stated that updates were necessary to support the U.S. economy. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted the program's importance for American businesses. Key changes include reinstating prior deference for visa extensions, redefining specialty occupations, automatic extensions for F-1 students transitioning to H-1B, and eligibility for entrepreneurs with controlling interests. The annual cap remains at 85,000 visas, with demand still exceeding supply, necessitating a lottery system. USCIS will also conduct worksite inspections to ensure compliance.
#H1bVisa #Uscis #BidenAdministration #Immigration #IndianStudents #Entrepreneurs #VisaPolicy #SpecialtyOccupation #WorkVisa #EconomicCompetitiveness
https://www.businesstoday.in/nri/visa/story/us-dhs-yeses-major-h-1b-visa-overhaul-in-a-huge-relaxation-for-indian-students-workers-entrepreneurs-457713-2024-12-18
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On December 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced a significant overhaul of the H-1B visa program, aimed at attracting international talent. The new rule broadens the definition of 'specialty occupation' and sets specific requirements for nonprofit and government research organizations sponsoring H-1B visas. Ur Jaddou, director of USCIS, stated that updates were necessary to support the U.S. economy. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted the program's importance for American businesses. Key changes include reinstating prior deference for visa extensions, redefining specialty occupations, automatic extensions for F-1 students transitioning to H-1B, and eligibility for entrepreneurs with controlling interests. The annual cap remains at 85,000 visas, with demand still exceeding supply, necessitating a lottery system. USCIS will also conduct worksite inspections to ensure compliance.
#H1bVisa #Uscis #BidenAdministration #Immigration #IndianStudents #Entrepreneurs #VisaPolicy #SpecialtyOccupation #WorkVisa #EconomicCompetitiveness
https://www.businesstoday.in/nri/visa/story/us-dhs-yeses-major-h-1b-visa-overhaul-in-a-huge-relaxation-for-indian-students-workers-entrepreneurs-457713-2024-12-18