{"id":46673,"date":"2025-01-08T11:06:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T16:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jesusreyeslaw.com\/?p=46673"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:19:15","slug":"big-changes-are-coming-to-the-h-1b-visa-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jesusreyeslaw.com\/en\/big-changes-are-coming-to-the-h-1b-visa-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Big changes are coming to the H-1B visa program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Update on work visa programs! #immigration #jesusreyeslaw\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2ek7mqhkJPI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1\">Breaking News! Big changes are coming to the H-1B visa program effective January 17, 2025. These new rules will make it easier to hire global talent, strengthen the economy and open up opportunities for you.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"212\">Here are the most important new changes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"256\">More flexible definition of specialty occupations to hire top talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"329\">More opportunities for nonprofits and research organizations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"394\">Faster processes for previous H-1B visa holders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"446\">Easier transitions for F-1 students to the labor market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"506\">And even entrepreneurs with equity in their companies may qualify!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"578\">Want to know how these changes can benefit you? 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