In an effort to bolster the integrity of the H-1B registration process and minimise the risks of fraud, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) H-1B visa. The primary focus of this rule is to implement a beneficiary-centric selection process, thereby ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all beneficiaries, irrespective of the number of registrations submitted on their behalf.
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Under the new rule, registrations will be chosen based on unique beneficiaries, a significant shift aimed at reducing the potential for fraud and providing an equal chance of selection for all. Commencing with the FY 2025 initial registration period, the USCIS will require registrants to furnish valid passport information or valid travel document information for each beneficiary.
Additionally, the final rule offers clarity on the requirements related to the requested employment start…
