Overview

• The H-1B visa changes, effective January 17, 2025, focus on improving efficiency, transparency, and program integrity.
• Indian tech professionals, who make up the majority of H-1B holders, are expected to benefit significantly from the new rules.
• Key updates include streamlined F-1 to H-1B transitions, with automatic F-1 visa extensions for students awaiting H-1B approval.
• Nonprofits and government research organizations now have expanded eligibility for H-1B cap exemptions under revised criteria.
• Employers face stricter requirements to prove legitimate job offers and alignment with the Labor Condition Application to prevent misuse.