Stay informed on the latest 2025 updates to the H-1B visa program—essential for both U.S. employers and visa applicants. This episode covers critical changes reshaping the process, offering clarity and guidance amid evolving rules.

We break down:

• A shift toward wage-based selection: The lottery system may soon be replaced with a merit-driven model that favors higher-wage petitions.

• Mandatory in-person interviews for renewals: Starting September 2, 2025, visa renewals for H-1B holders and dependents will require consular interviews—phasing out the popular interview waiver program.

• Program-wide modernization and integrity measures: The DHS rule that took effect January 17, 2025, redefined “specialty occupation” criteria, enhanced protections for F-1 students, and expanded enforcement protocols.

• Ripple effects on families: Updated USCIS guidance under the Child Status Protection Act could cause children nearing 21 to “age out”—jeopardizing their green card eligibility.

• Growing uncertainty and scrutiny: Applicants face rising anxiety as administrative delays and political shifts erode trust in the H-1B’s reliability.

This episode provides actionable insights and expert tips to help you:
✅ Stay compliant with updated H-1B regulations
✅ Reduce the risk of petition delays or denials
✅ Navigate the 2025 changes with confidence

Whether you’re an employer preparing to file or an applicant aiming for approval, this is your must-hear guide to the year’s most important H-1B visa developments.

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead in the competitive U.S. immigration process.

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