The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is currently reviewing the proposed overhaul and modernization of the H-1B visa program.
Key Information
- The original rule has been bifurcated.
- The portion of the rule under final White House review will address abuse of the H-1B lottery system by basing the selection of registrations on individual workers rather than the number of entries submitted on their behalf.
- The bifurcated final rule is expected to be finalized in advance of February 1, 2024, so that it can be implemented before the March H-1B selection.
- The OIRA review is the last step in the regulatory process before finalizing in the Federal Register.
Erickson Insights
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