RIN Data
| DHS/USCIS | RIN: 1615-AC13 | Publication ID: Fall 2017 |
| Title: ●Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program | |
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Abstract:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will propose to revise the definition of specialty occupation to increase focus on obtaining the best and the brightest foreign nationals via the H-1B program, and revise the definition of employment and employer-employee relationship to better protect U.S. workers and wages. In addition, DHS will propose additional requirements designed to ensure employers pay appropriate wages to H-1B visa holders. |
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| Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS) | Priority: Other Significant |
| RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
| Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
| EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
| CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4) | |
| Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1184 | |
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Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: The purpose of these changes is to ensure that H-1B visas are awarded only to individuals who will be working in a job which meets the statutory definition of specialty occupation. In addition, these changes are intended to ensure that the H-1B program supplements the U.S. workforce and strengthens U.S. worker protections. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: DHS is still considering the cost and benefit impacts of the proposed provisions. In general, DHS anticipates that there may be some filing fees and opportunity costs of time in preparing and filing forms for the eligible population. DHS also anticipates benefits in the form of reduced fraud and abuses of the current H-1B program.
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| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
| Federalism: Undetermined | |
| Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
| RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov | Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov |
| RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
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Agency Contact: Brian Hunt Acting Chief, Business and Foreign Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20529-2200 Phone:202 272-8377 Fax:202 272-1480 Email: brian.j.hunt@uscis.dhs.gov |
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