The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed plans to modernize the H-1B visa program, set to take effect on January 17, 2025. The goal is to simplify and speed up the H-1B visa approval process while offering more flexibility for employers to retain skilled workers. Indian nationals are expected to see the greatest benefits from these changes.
In Short
- The US agency has announced new rules to modernise the H-1B visa programme
- This new rule will help US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively
- Indians, who hold a lion’s share of H-1B visas, are likely to benefit from the new rule
In a move that is expected to bring relief to hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a final rule to modernize the H-1B visa program, allowing US companies to more efficiently fill essential job openings. Set to take effect on January 17, 2025, the updated rule will simplify the approval process, offer employers more flexibility in retaining skilled workers, and enhance the program’s integrity and oversight.
