The White House has affirmed that President Joe Biden is dedicated to tackling concerns surrounding the H1B visa process, 'green card' backlog, and various other issues about the United States' legal immigration system.
Addressing reporters at her routine press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored the administration's efforts to enhance the H1B visa process and alleviate the backlog affecting lawful permanent residents (commonly referred to as 'green card' holders) eligible for US citizenship.
In response to queries regarding the perception among certain segments of Indian Americans that the president is not prioritizing the challenges faced by legal immigrants as fervently as those encountered by undocumented immigrants, Jean-Pierre emphasized the administration's commitment to rectifying systemic issues within the immigration system.
Highlighting recent initiatives aimed at bolstering the integrity of the immigration framework and curbing potential instances of fraud, Jean-Pierre cited the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) publication of a final rule about the H1B visa program as a proactive step toward fostering fairer and more equitable outcomes.
Furthermore, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced myUSCIS organizational accounts, facilitating collaborative efforts among individuals within organizations and their legal representatives in preparing H1B registrations, petitions, and associated paperwork.
With the implementation of the H1B Electronic Registration Process slated to commence in March 2024, USCIS is diligently addressing any technical challenges encountered by legal representatives during the migration of their accounts.
The USCIS has also announced the commencement of the registration period for the FY 2025 H1B cap, during which prospective petitioners are required to electronically register beneficiaries for the selection process and remit associated registration fees through their USCIS online accounts.
Furthermore, USCIS is set to launch online filing for non-cap H1B petitions in March, followed by the acceptance of online filings for H1B cap petitions in April.
To aid organizations and legal representatives in navigating these new processes, USCIS initiated Tech Talks sessions in February 2024, offering individuals the opportunity to seek clarification on organizational accounts and online filing procedures for Form I-129.
The USCIS encourages all stakeholders involved in the H1B registration and petition filing process to participate in these informative sessions, details of which are available on the Upcoming National Engagements page.
