The lottery rules for 202 1 US H- 1B work visas are still random.
China Overseas Chinese Network February 5 th According to a comprehensive report by the American Chinese website, on February 5, local time, the US Department of Homeland Security said that the H- 1B work visa for 20021year will still be implemented according to the existing random lottery rules. 1On October 7th, USCIS announced the latest lottery rules for H- 1B work visas. The new regulations were originally scheduled to be implemented in March, but now this date has been postponed.
According to the Ministry of National Security, in order to give the Immigration Bureau more time to develop, test and implement the H- 1B registration system and modify the selection process, the effective date of the new lottery rules for H- 1B work visas was postponed from March 9, 20021year to February 3 1 year. This delay will also give the Immigration Bureau more time to train staff, conduct outreach work and give stakeholders time to adapt to the new rules.
For the upcoming H- 1B application season, the Immigration Bureau will use the existing rules, that is, random drawing.
The new regulations issued by the Immigration Bureau 65438+1October 7 show that the selection procedure of H- 1B applicants will be revised to replace the current random lottery procedure, giving priority to salary, so as to protect the economic interests of American workers and ensure that skilled foreign workers benefit from the work visa program. It is said that the Immigration Bureau will modify the application procedure of H- 1B, which will encourage employers to offer higher wages or apply for highly skilled positions, so as to ensure that the talent needs of enterprises are met and the global competitiveness of the United States can be maintained.
What is the H- 1B work sign?
H- 1B is a kind of American visa and belongs to non-immigrant visa. Quota announcement and application date is April 1 day every year. It allows American employers to hire workers with a bachelor's degree or above. This kind of visa is also widely regarded as the only way for international students who have graduated from American universities to stay in the United States.
At present, H- 1B visa holders can legally work in the United States for three to six years. Obtain practical and theoretical experience related to its field. Bring their spouses and children to the United States on H4 visas. As long as you maintain a valid H- 1B identity, you can enter and leave the United States. Apply for permanent residency in the United States, that is, a green card.
The US government always issues 85,000 H- 1B work visas to foreigners every year. Universities, hospitals and other non-profit organizations can also apply for additional visas.
It is estimated that about 650,000-900,000 people in the United States live and work in the United States through H- 1B visas.