The H-1B Visa Landscape: Current Trends, Policy Shifts, & What Employers Need to Know
The H-1B program is facing major policy changes and increased scrutiny. Employers sponsoring foreign talent must be prepared for shifting rules, rising compliance risks, and longer processing timelines. Join Constangy Immigration attorneys, Justin Coffey and Kelly McGrath, for an up-to-date overview of what’s ahead, including:
- Proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee and related litigation.
- Prevailing wage rule changes and what might return from prior administrations.
- Cap lottery reform: salary-weighted selection and potential legal challenges.
- “Project Firewall” enforcement aimed at protecting U.S. workers.
- Requests for Evidence (RFEs): new trends and how to respond.
- Travel & visa updates: end of interview waivers/Dropbox, increased vetting, longer wait times.
This program is pending SHRM & HRCI credits.