H-1B visa extensions: How will ending ‘deference’ policy affect Indians; new US rule could cost '$134,000' | Explained
H-1B visa extensions: The US Department of Homeland Security proposed to remove the ‘deference’ policy. Here's what it means and how it may impact you.
The Trump administration has proposed to remove a policy that gives deference to prior approvals for H-1B visa extensions. This rule, which is currently under review, would affect approximately 70% of H-1B beneficiaries, who are predominantly Indians. The policy would remove the requirement for USCIS officers to give weight to an earlier approval when adjudicating a request to extend a petition for a foreign worker's employment or authorized stay in the United States.
This proposal is expected to result in tighter scrutiny for visa extension applications, increasing the likelihood of requests for evidence (RFE) and potentially leading to increased costs for both petitioners and the Department of Homeland Security.
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