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2025 H-1B Visa Petitions Face Stricter Scrutiny

2/8/2025

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The 2025 H-1B visa petitions face heightened scrutiny, particularly for new hires and employer changes.
Employers must submit detailed evidence of specialty occupations, including comprehensive client letters for third-party placements.
H-1B approvals may be limited if project documentation suggests a shorter duration.
USCIS will evaluate H-1B status during amendments or transfers, necessitating paystubs that reflect LCA wages.

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Story summary

The 2025 H-1B visa petitions face heightened scrutiny, particularly for new hires and employer changes.
Employers must submit detailed evidence of specialty occupations, including comprehensive client letters for third-party placements.
H-1B approvals may be limited if project documentation suggests a shorter duration.
USCIS will evaluate H-1B status during amendments or transfers, necessitating paystubs that reflect LCA wages.