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What Else to Expect for Business Immigration in 2020?

by | Dec 12, 2019 | Immigration, Immigration News

The proposed regulatory agenda for business immigration in 2020 includes:

  • Re-defining the term “specialty occupation” to continue to narrow the occupations that qualify for H-1B visas. The target date for this proposal is spring 2020.
  • Extension of the 15-day premium processing timeline from 15 calendar days to 15 business days.
  • Elimination of the ability of H-4 spouses to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD). The target date for this proposal is March 2020. Employers employing H-4 EAD workers should explore alternative work authorization options, such as an H-1B filing in 2020.
  • Increased vetting for L-1 executives, managers, and specialized workers intracompany transferees. The denial rate for L visas at certain consular posts in India has been reported as 70%
  • Narrowing the options for OPT (optional practical training) for foreign students.

The rule proposal states: “ICE [Immigration and Custom Enforcement] will amend existing regulations and revise the practical training options available to nonimmigrant students on F and M visas.” The target date for this proposal is August 2020.

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