Read previewA new reform to the US H-1B visa program aims to ring out some of the uncertainty for migrant workers and employers.
Each year, tens of thousands of foreign nationals wind up at venture-backed companies through the employment-based visa program.
However, obtaining an H-1B visa remains challenging due to high demand.
Data shows much of the increase was due to a record-breaking number of employers submitting multiple H-1B registrations for the same person.
"This led to many individuals being entered into the lottery multiple times, through different companies, and ultimately decreasing the odds of being selected in the lottery," Finkelman said.
Persons:
—, Jason Finkelman, Finkelman, USCIS, Sophie Alcorn, Alcorn
Organizations:
Service, Immigration Services, Business, Tech
Locations:
Austin, Hyderabad, Beijing, Silicon Valley