Washington, December 18
US President Joe Biden’s administration has relaxed H-1B visa rules, making it easier for US companies to hire foreign professionals with specialized skills and easily converting F-1 student visas to H-1B visas. can go The move is likely to benefit thousands of Indian technology professionals.
The most sought-after H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialized businesses that require business or technology expertise. Technology companies depend on this visa to hire thousands of workers each year from countries like India and China.
The purpose of the rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday, is to provide greater convenience to employers and workers by modernizing definitions and criteria for special positions and nonprofit and government research organizations.
An official press release said these changes will help US employers tailor hiring practices to their business needs and remain competitive in the global marketplace.
According to DHS, the rule also provides some flexibility for F-1 visa holders who wish to convert their visas to H-1B. -News-Patiala
