Homeland Security Department
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, and improve integrity measures. These provisions mainly amend the regulations governing H-1B specialty occupation workers, although some of the provisions narrowly impact other nonimmigrant classifications, including: H-2, H-3, F-1, L-1, O, P, Q-1, R-1, E-3, and TN.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security 8 CFR Part 214 [CIS No. 2766-24; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2023-0005] RIN 1615-AC70 ( printed page 103054) AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: 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, and improve integrity measures. These provisions mainly amend the regulations governing H-1B specialty occupation workers, although some of the provisions narrowly impact other nonimmigrant classifications, including: H-2, H-3, F-1, L-1, O, P, Q-1, R-1, E-3, and TN. DATES: This final rule is effective January 17, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles L. Nimick, Chief, Business and Foreign Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (240) 721-3000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Executive Summary A. Purpose of the Regulatory Action B. Summary of the Major Provisions of the Regulatory Action 1. Clarifying Requirements and Improving Program Efficiencies 2. Providing Greater Benefits and Flexibilities 3. Strengthening Program Integrity C. Summary of Costs and Benefits D. Summary of Changes from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1. Specialty Occupation Definition and Criteria 2. Bar on Multiple Reg…
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Citation: 89 FR 103054
