As of January 17, 2025, important changes will come into effect in the application processes for H-1B and H-2 visas. These modifications, announced by the United States Department of Homeland Security, seek to modernize and improve the requirements of these programs for nonimmigrant workers, providing great benefits for both employers and workers.
As part of these reforms, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new, updated version of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker , also on January 17, 2025. The new edition, dated 01/17/25, will be mandatory upon entry into force and will not have a grace period. This is because it includes essential information for implementing the final H-1B and H-2 visa rules.
Reforms to the H-2 Visa Program
The purpose of this rulemaking is to modernize and improve DHS regulations related to the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program and the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker program (H-2 programs). Through this rulemaking, DHS seeks to strengthen worker protections and the integrity of the H-2 programs, provide greater flexibility for H-2A and H-2B workers, and improve program efficiency. This final rule includes the following three significant changes:
- Program Integrity and Worker Protection
- Flexibilities of workers
- Improve the efficiency of the H-2 program and reduce barriers to legal migration
To find out the details of this information, you can directly consult the final rule for H2 visas published by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or visit our article New rule for H-2 Visas streamlines processes and improves working conditions in 2025
Reforms to the H-1B Visa Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing this final rule to modernize and improve the efficiency of the H-1B program, add benefits and flexibilities Moree information https://inmigracionyvisas.com/a6230-Changes-in-work-visas-H1B-and-H2-2025.html
