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H-1B Visa Renewals Face Tougher Reviews Under Trump Proposal
- On Tuesday, the DHS released a proposal to eliminate deference for visa renewal applications, requiring USCIS officers to review each case from scratch regardless of previous approvals.
- This proposal reverses a 2024 policy, returning to an approach adopted during President Donald Trump's first administration, as the Department argues the change aligns regulations with the statute.
- H-1B filings make up around 75 percent of the estimated 208,000 extension applications affected annually, while critics warn the policy could increase costs and lead to more Requests for Evidence.
- Publishing to the Federal Register on Wednesday initiates a 30-day comment period before final rulemaking, though current renewal applications remain unaffected by the proposed regulatory shift.
- Addressing fraud and worker protection concerns, the administration follows recent actions including Vice President Vance's announcement last week suspending Green Card applications at Microsoft for H-1B workers.
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Another blow to H-1B workers in US: Trump admin ends 540-day automatic work permit extension for immigrants
The Trump administration has ended a 540-day work permit extension for eligible immigrants awaiting renewals. In a separate move, it has cut the time refugees have to challenge the termination of their status from 30 days to 10, drawing concern from refugee advocates.
·New Delhi, India
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The Uscis is moving towards digital migration procedures after a key deadline to review recommendations on the new federal norm.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
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L 29%
C 43%
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