The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule to modernize H-1B visa requirements, enhancing employer flexibility in hiring skilled foreign workers. This includes redefining “specialty occupation” to ensure that degree fields align with job duties. The rule also updates definitions for nonprofit and governmental research organizations, expanding visa cap exemption eligibility. Set to take effect on January 17, 2025, the changes aim to improve program efficiency and integrity, responding to the need for skilled labor in the growing economy.

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