The H-1B visa program plays a critical role in enabling U.S. tech companies to hire skilled workers from abroad when domestic candidates are unavailable. A new regulation, effective January 17, 2025, brought key modifications, including a revised definition of specialty occupations and enhanced protections for student visa holders. The Biden administration's changes reflect ongoing tensions regarding immigration policies, especially with the Trump administration threatening stricter approval processes that could raise denial rates, which previously peaked sharply during his tenure.
The H-1B visa program has been crucial for tech companies in the U.S., allowing them to temporarily hire skilled workers from overseas when domestic talent is scarce.
Changes to the H-1B program, implemented on January 17, 2025, strengthen various protections for foreign workers and enhance auditing capabilities for compliance.
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