H1b visa news

Here are some recent news updates on H1B visas:

Recent Developments:

  1. H1B Visa Lottery Results for FY2023: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the results of the H1B visa lottery for fiscal year 2023. The lottery was conducted to select 85,000 H1B petitions for the upcoming fiscal year.
  2. H1B Visa Fees to Increase: The USCIS has announced that it will increase the fees for H1B petitions, effective April 2, 2023. The new fees will range from $500 to $2,500, depending on the type of petition.
  3. H1B Visa Cap Reached for FY2023: The USCIS has announced that the H1B visa cap for fiscal year 2023 has been reached. This means that no more H1B petitions will be accepted for the current fiscal year.
  4. New H1B Visa Rules for Employers: The USCIS has introduced new rules for employers seeking to sponsor H1B workers. The rules require employers to attest that they have not laid off any US workers in the same job classification as the H1B worker.
  5. H1B Visa Extensions for Certain Workers: The USCIS has announced that it will extend the validity of H1B visas for certain workers who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension will allow these workers to continue working in the US until their visas expire.

Recent Court Decisions:

  1. H1B Visa Case Dismissed: A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the H1B visa program. The lawsuit was filed by a group of US workers who claimed that the H1B program was unfair to American workers.
  2. H1B Visa Cap Ruling: A federal court has ruled that the H1B visa cap is constitutional. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of tech companies that claimed the cap was unfair and discriminatory.

Recent Policy Changes:

  1. H1B Visa Reform: The US government has introduced a bill to reform the H1B visa program. The bill aims to increase the number of H1B visas available to highly skilled workers and to improve the program's integrity.
  2. H1B Visa Fee Hike: The USCIS has increased the fees for H1B petitions to help fund the agency's operations and to reduce the backlog of pending cases.
  3. H1B Visa Premium Processing: The USCIS has suspended premium processing for H1B petitions due to a high volume of pending cases. The suspension is expected to last until further notice.

Recent News and Analysis:

  1. H1B Visa Program Under Fire: A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has criticized the H1B visa program, citing concerns about its impact on US workers and the economy.
  2. H1B Visa Reform Needed: A recent article by the Wall Street Journal has argued that the H1B visa program needs to be reformed to ensure that it benefits both US workers and foreign workers.
  3. H1B Visa Cap Increase: A recent proposal by a group of lawmakers has called for an increase in the H1B visa cap to help address the shortage of skilled workers in the US.

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