The H-1B visa program, which enables US companies to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, has commenced registrations for the fiscal year 2025 as of March 6. In January, reports surfaced about a potential overhaul of the annual lottery system for this visa category by the US federal agency, signaling a significant change in the application process.
While addressing concerns about the H-1B visa process and the green card application backlog in a press conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre added that President Joe Biden is committed to resolving issues within the legal immigration system. To streamline processes, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced myUSCIS organisational accounts, aiming to enhance collaboration and user experience.
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Checking the registration trends over the past three years provides these insights:
- In 2022, there were 308,613 registrations, with 131,924…
