Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02am on 29 Mar 2024,Friday International
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized the selection process for beneficiaries of H1B visas for the fiscal year 2025. Following the closure of the initial sign-up period on March 25, USCIS conducted a random lottery and has begun notifying selected applicants through their 'myUSCIS' accounts. Despite a brief technical glitch, USCIS assured potential petitioners of their eligibility confirmation. With Indian professionals historically dominating H1B visa recipients, USCIS anticipates a decrease in applications this year due to intensified fraud prevention efforts. USCIS also announced changes to filing locations and emphasized a fully electronic application process for efficiency and integrity enhancement.