Big changes proposed in the US H-1B visa process

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Nov 09 2023

<div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>The H-1B visa program is a big deal in the United States, especially for skilled professionals and international students. The Biden administration has come up with some changes to make it better and more flexible for the American workforce.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>1.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No More Multiple Entries: Employers can't enter the same employee multiple times. This is to make the selection process fair. If they try to cheat, they'll get denied.&nbsp;<br></p><p>2.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;No Need for Employer-Employee Relationship: Before, you had to prove there was an employer-employee relationship. Now, if you're an entrepreneur, you can use the H-1B program even if you own more than 50% of the company.&nbsp;<br></p><p>3. Job Offer Can Be Remote: If you have a real job offer, it can include working from home or somewhere else in the USA. This makes sense because a lot of people work remotely now.&nbsp;</p><span></div><div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>4. Automatic Cap-Gap Extension: If you're an international student, you can extend your work training until April 1st of the following year or until you get your H-1B visa, whichever comes first. It's good news for students.&nbsp;</p><p>5. More Site Visits: To stop fraud, especially in IT consulting, immigration officers will visit companies more often. They'll show up without warning, check records, and talk to employees to make sure everything's legit.&nbsp;<br></p><p>6. Stricter Definition of Specialty Occupation: To get an H-1B visa, your degree has to match your job. This might mean more paperwork and denials for some people.&nbsp;<br></p><p>7. Public Comment Period: These changes are not final yet. The government is asking for people to share their thoughts until December 22, 2023. After that, they'll look at the feedback and make a final decision in 2024. So, if you care about this, speak up! It's your chance to make a difference.&nbsp;</p><span></div>

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