U .S . visa ( H - 1B ) : USCIS Recently Conducted a Second Round

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently conducted a second round of random selection for the FY 2024 H-1B visa cap. This selection aimed to reach the required quota after the initial round left some slots unfilled. USCIS selected 77,600 additional registrations in this second round. 🇺🇸 https://www.aila.org/library/uscis-completes-second-random-selection 🇺🇸 https://kpmg.com/xx/en/home/insights/2023/08/flash-alert-2023-157.html.

The filing period for H-1B cap petitions for those selected in this round runs from August 2 to October 31, 2023. Employers and beneficiaries need to ensure that all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted within this timeframe. 🇺🇸 https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-uscis-completes-second-fy-2024-h-1b-cap-selection-process.html. A significant concern raised during this process was the increase in multiple registrations for single beneficiaries, which USCIS is investigating for potential fraud. This scrutiny aims to ensure fairness and compliance with H-1B regulations. 🇺🇲 https://visaguide.world/news/uscis-completes-second-round-of-h-1b-visa-selection-for-fy-2024/.

The H-1B program have been announced. These include a shift towards a more beneficiary-centric lottery process to reduce fraud and ensure fair selection. Starting in 2025, valid passport information will be required for H-1B registrations. The registration fee for the H-1B lottery will also increase significantly from $10 to $215, effective next year. 🇺🇲 https://www.boundless.com/blog/uscis-h-1b-program-final-rule-2024/ 🇺🇲 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-will-conduct-second-random-selection-from-previously-submitted-fy-2024-h-1b-cap-registrations. For more detailed information, you can visit the official USCIS website. 🇺🇲 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom).