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Final Rule In effect H-1B

Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers

Agency: Homeland Security Department

Document #: 2024-29354

Published: December 18, 2024

Effective: January 17, 2025

Docket: CIS No. 2766-24

Who this affects

  • H-1B specialty workers
  • F-1 / J-1 students and OPT holders
  • L-1 intracompany transferees

Inferred from the official title and Federal Register summary. Confirm on the official document — not legal advice.

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.

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