US Announces Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program Effective January 17

By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-08 13:42:41 | Updated at 2025-01-09 06:49:10 17 hours ago
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US Announces Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program Effective January 17
TravelBiz ^ | 1/7/2025 | Manish Khandelwal 07/01/2025

Posted on 01/08/2025 5:35:51 AM PST by cuz1961

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled significant updates to the H-1B visa program, set to take effect on January 17, 2025. These changes aim to modernize the program and improve its efficiency for foreign workers and employers alike.

Key Highlights of the New H-1B Rules

One of the core changes involves a clearer definition of “speciality occupation.” Under the revised rule:

Revised Definition of “Specialty Occupation”: The definition of “speciality occupation” has been refined, focusing on the specific skills and knowledge required for the position. This clarification aims to ensure that only qualified candidates are eligible for the H-1B visa.

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that was fast.

17th huh ?

this isnt reform

its expansion and entrenchment

1 posted on 01/08/2025 5:35:51 AM PST by cuz1961

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