{"id":20053,"date":"2024-12-28T15:33:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T15:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greencardguys.com\/?p=20053"},"modified":"2025-08-12T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:55:51","slug":"norma-de-modernizacion-del-visado-h1b-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greencardguys.com\/es\/norma-de-modernizacion-del-visado-h1b-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Visado H1B Norma de modernizaci\u00f3n 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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TLDR & John\u2019s perspective:<\/strong> This recent federal rule makes some significant changes to clarify eligibility requirements. It appears intent is to reduce some Request for Evidence issuance and also reduce the number of registrations when employers and their attorneys can more properly assess eligibility. Although employer is the sponsor, majority of the assessment is based on the foreign national\u2019s course of study and bona fide job offer and duties. <\/div>\n
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The updated H-1B regulations introduce significant changes aimed at clarifying and streamlining the process. The definition of a specialty occupation has been refined to remove vague references to general degree titles and now defines \u201cdirectly related\u201d more clearly. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has emphasized flexibility by allowing positions to accommodate a range of qualifying degree fields, especially in emerging fields like STEM and AI. This reflects the evolving workforce demands while ensuring the assessment of specialty occupations remains dynamic and adaptable. USCIS will also give deference to prior approvals involving the same parties and facts unless material errors, changes, or new adverse information arise.<\/p>


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To demonstrate maintenance of status, petitioners can provide various documents, as USCIS now offers a non-exhaustive list rather than rigid requirements. The regulations also revise the standard for bona fide job offers by focusing on confirming the validity of the position rather than enforcing employer-employee relationships, thus enabling telework or remote work arrangements. Contracts or similar evidence may be requested but are not mandatory in most cases. Site visits remain an essential compliance tool, with no increase in scope or frequency under the new rule.<\/p>


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The definition of a U.S. employer has been simplified by removing the employer-employee relationship requirement, replacing it with a bona fide job offer standard. Employers must now have a legal presence in the U.S. and be amenable to service of process. These changes aim to reduce confusion and barriers for petitioners while improving transparency and consistency.<\/p>


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The H-1B registration timeline for FY 2025 includes key dates: account creation begins on February 28, registration opens on March 6, closes on March 25, and selected registrants will be notified by March 31. Petitions may be filed starting April 1. Employers are encouraged to authorize GreenCardGuys Law Group to assess candidates\u2019 eligibility early to avoid prevailing wage complications. Signing a retainer by February 1 ensures sufficient time for a thorough evaluation before the registration period opens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a not-exhaustive list of changes. This means additional provisions have changed and not listed here for brevity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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