The Biden administration is actively working to improve the H-1B visa process and reduce the green card application backlog, according to the White House. The H-1B visa is for foreign workers in specialized fields.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted recent actions, including a final rule from the Department of Homeland Security, aimed at strengthening the immigration system and preventing fraud.
She addressed concerns from the Indian American community about prioritizing issues related to illegal immigrants over legal immigrants, emphasizing ongoing efforts to ensure fairness in the immigration system through new rules.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced myUSCIS organizational accounts to simplify collaboration for H-1B registrations and petitions. This aims to streamline the process, especially for the upcoming H-1B Electronic Registration starting in March 2024.
The USCIS is actively addressing technical issues with organizational accounts, recognizing the importance of a smooth transition and potential impacts on cases beyond H-1B filings.
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