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H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129 Effective Jan. 17, 2025

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The Department of Homeland Security's final rules for the H-1B and H-2 nonimmigrant visa programs take effect on Jan. 17, 2025, alongside a revised Form I-129. These rules modernize requirements for employers and workers in both programs. The updates affect filing procedures and eligibility criteria for H-1B and H-2 visa holders.
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The Department of Homeland Security’s H-1B final rule and H-2 final rule take effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, modernizing and improving requirements for the H-1B nonimmigrant and H-2 nonimmigrant visa programs.

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