The upcoming H-1B lottery for Fiscal Year 2025 marks a significant shift in the registration and selection process for professional foreign workers seeking employment in the United States. With the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introducing a Final Rule on February 2, 2024, aimed at enhancing the integrity of the H-1B...
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H-1b-webinar-Feb-6-2024DownloadThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced significant changes that will affect various visa petitions, including the H-1B Cap registration process and non-Cap filings. These updates are crucial for businesses and individuals involved in the immigration process.
1. Introduction of New USCIS Filing Fees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today updates for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap season. This announcement includes provisions from the H-1B Registration final rule (Improving the H-1B Selection Process and Program Integrity), the dates for the initial H-1B registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap, and the online...
The H-1B visa program permits a United States employer (“employer”) to temporarily employ nonimmigrants to fill specialized jobs in the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act (the “INA” or the “Act”) requires that an employer pay an H-1B worker the higher of the actual wage or the local prevailing wage, in...
Understanding the Requirements for H-1B Visa Sponsorship
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the H-1B visa, an integral aspect of U.S. immigration that holds significant importance for professionals across the globe. This information is especially pertinent for companies considering sponsorship and individuals aspiring to work in the United...
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is currently reviewing a rule that would revise visa application fees for the first time since 2016. This rule focuses on immigrants and temporary foreign workers. In the draft regulations released last year, there were proposals for a 40% increase in fees across...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to implement significant enhancements to the H-1B visa application process for FY 2025. These updates are strategically designed to enhance the customer experience and streamline the submission process. They will have a considerable impact on companies, legal representatives, and applicants. The introduction of...
In February, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will launch online organizational accounts and make Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, available for online filing for H-1B petitioners for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
What You Need to Know
All legal representative account holders and all organizations with an H-1B registrant account, as well as new users, will experience new...
Employers who seek to hire an H-1B nonimmigrant in a specialty occupation must first make a filing with the Department of Labor (DOL) and obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA). The LCA, among other things, must specify the number of workers sought, the occupational classification in which...
