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Immigration

Dec. 12, 2024

H-1B reform: Racing the clock, raising the stakes

Biden's H-1B reform faces a tight deadline, with key changes to "specialty occupation" definitions and degree requirements, but critics warn it could limit access to global talent and innovation.

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The driving force to implement reform in the H-1B arena has met a fork in the road. President Biden has promised to reform the H-1B visa process and guarantee that the best and brightest of skilled, educated workers can find a smoother route from university to highly coveted professional occupations. Critics have cited the delay in the promulgation of the new proposed rules, but it should be noted that there were over 1,300 unique comments received by the Department of Homela...

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