Attorney Steven Brown discusses proposed H-1B visa changes, impacts on immigrants, options for entrepreneurs, remote job offers, cap gap extensions, more site visits, and stricter specialty occupation definitions. Insights on struggles of H1B visa holders, USCIS officer tactics, EAD and AP card proposals, challenges for Indian workers, and the future of H1B visas in the US.
Proposed H-1B visa reforms aim for increased flexibility in work activities.
Multiple entry restrictions, remote work options, and entrepreneurship possibilities discussed for H-1B visa holders.
Potential impact of refined specialty occupation definition on visa holders and employers under scrutiny.
Deep dives
Transitioning H1B Visa Restrictions to a Modernized System
Transitioning from traditional H1B visa restrictions to a more modernized system that allows for increased flexibility in work activities.
Proposed Changes to H1B Visa Regulations and Their Potential Impact
Discussing proposed amendments to H1B visa regulations, such as multiple entries, remote work acceptance, and entrepreneurship options, with a focus on the potential benefits and challenges.
State-Side Visa Renewal Pilot Program and Its Significance
Exploring the state-side visa renewal pilot program, its implications for visa holders, and the hope for expanded implementation in the future.
Evaluating the Specialty Occupation Definition in H1B Visa Program
Examining the potential impact of the refined specialty occupation definition on H1B visa holders and employers, including concerns about increased scrutiny and potential inconsistencies.
Challenges and Optimism Surrounding H1B Visa Updates and Reform Efforts
Highlighting various challenges and optimistic outlook surrounding H1B visa updates, including advocacy for fair regulations, managing expectations, and the potential timeline for effective change implementation.
For the first time since the 60s, there has been a huge proposed change to the American immigration system. DHS has proposed sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa system. While there are many positives that will enrich the lives of immigrants, there are few that could act as a poison pill to the positives and could potentially make life difficult for immigrants here.
In today's episode, we are joined by attorney Steven Brown from the Reddy & Neumann law firm to discuss the proposed changes their impacts to our lives. Armed with his infectious energy and humor, Steven sheds more light on clamping down on multiple H-1B entries, options for H-1B entrepreneurs, remote job offers, cap gap extensions ,more FDNS site visits and a stricter definition of specialty occupations.
Join us in this episode to gain a better understanding on what the future holds for a H-1B visa holder in America.