H1b visa processing news

Here are some recent news updates on H1B visa processing:

Recent Updates (2023)

  1. H1B Cap Season 2023: USCIS Reaches 65,000 Cap: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached the 65,000 cap for H1B visas for the 2023 fiscal year. (Source: USCIS)
  2. H1B Premium Processing Resumes: USCIS has resumed premium processing for H1B petitions, allowing petitioners to pay an additional fee for expedited processing. (Source: USCIS)
  3. H1B Visa Processing Times: The processing times for H1B visas have increased significantly due to the high volume of applications. The current processing time is around 12-18 months. (Source: USCIS)

Recent Developments (2022)

  1. H1B Cap Exemptions: The Biden administration has announced that it will exempt certain H1B petitions from the cap, including those for nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals. (Source: White House)
  2. H1B Visa Fees Increase: The USCIS has increased the fees for H1B petitions, with the premium processing fee increasing from $1,440 to $1,560. (Source: USCIS)
  3. H1B Visa Processing Delays: The USCIS has experienced significant delays in processing H1B petitions, with some applications taking over 12 months to process. (Source: USCIS)

Recent Changes (2021)

  1. H1B Visa Lottery: The USCIS has introduced a new lottery system for H1B visas, which will randomly select petitions from the pool of applications. (Source: USCIS)
  2. H1B Visa Cap: The H1B visa cap has been increased from 65,000 to 85,000, with an additional 20,000 visas set aside for advanced degree holders. (Source: USCIS)
  3. H1B Visa Premium Processing: The USCIS has resumed premium processing for H1B petitions, allowing petitioners to pay an additional fee for expedited processing. (Source: USCIS)

Recent News (2020)

  1. H1B Visa Ban: The Trump administration has announced a ban on H1B visas for certain foreign workers, citing concerns over job displacement. (Source: White House)
  2. H1B Visa Processing Delays: The USCIS has experienced significant delays in processing H1B petitions, with some applications taking over 6 months to process. (Source: USCIS)
  3. H1B Visa Fee Increase: The USCIS has increased the fees for H1B petitions, with the premium processing fee increasing from $1,225 to $1,440. (Source: USCIS)

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current status of H1B visa processing. It is always best to check with the USCIS or a qualified immigration attorney for the most up-to-date information.