H-1B Visa Rules Just Changed for 2025; Here’s What Every Applicant Needs to Know Now

H-1B Visa Rules Just Changed for 2025

The H-1B visa program has undergone significant reforms effective January 17, 2025, aimed at enhancing fairness, reducing fraud, and modernizing the application process. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the key changes, including the revised definition of “specialty occupation,” the beneficiary-centric lottery system, extended cap-gap for F-1 students, updated Form I-129, enhanced fraud prevention measures, clarified employer obligations, and updated application fees.