The new rules for the H-1B visa include streamlined processing, beneficiary-centric selection process, streamlined transition from F-1 visa to H-1B visa status, stricter enforcement measures, etc.
Given below is the list of new rules that were announced for the H-1B visa:
- Simplified process for F-1 visa holders to transition to an H-1B visa
- The selection process for the H-1B visa will now be beneficiary-centric
- Updated criteria for specialty occupation to avoid misuse of the program
- Stricter measures for employers of H-1B visa applicants where employers must now electronically register the candidates before the H-1B petition submission.
- Increased H-1B registration fees from $10 to $215
- Updated the registration system to improve efficiency and transparency during the selection process