US Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) Updates:
Date: January 30, 2024
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H-1B Registration Final Rule:
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Prioritizes individuals: New “beneficiary-centric” system favors unique applicants over duplicate registrations.
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Passport requirement: Valid passport information now mandatory for beneficiaries from FY 2025.
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Flexible start dates: Petitions allowed for start dates after October 1st of the fiscal year.
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Denial/revocation authority: USCIS can deny/revoke petitions based on invalid registrations or fraudulent information.
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Fee update: $10 registration fee remains for March 2024, new fee schedule coming later.
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Form I-129 update: New version available April 1st, reflecting rule changes.
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FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration:
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Opens March 6th, 2024: Noon Eastern, closes March 22nd, 2024, noon Eastern.
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Organizational Accounts and Online Filing:
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Accounts launch Feb. 28th: Manage registrations, petitions, and Form I-907 submissions.
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Online filing starts Feb. 28th: Non-cap H-1B petitions (Forms I-129 & I-907).
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H-1B cap petition filing opens April 1st, 2024.
Stay informed:
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Visit USCIS website and social media channels for details.
–This is a summary of the USCIS press release and does not replace the official information available on their website.
