Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity

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• Document number: 2024-01770
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: February 2, 2024
• Effective: March 4, 2024
• Agency: Homeland Security Department

Official abstract

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations to implement the proposed beneficiary centric selection process for H-1B registrations, provide start date flexibility for certain H-1B cap-subject petitions, and implement additional integrity measures related to H-1B registration.

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