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AILA Doc. No. 20100600 | Dated October 8, 2020 | File Size: 1001 K
Download the DocumentUSCIS interim final rule (IFR) which revises the definition of the term “specialty occupation,” among other changes to the H-1B regulations. The IFR is effective 12/7/20. Comments on the IFR are due 12/7/20, with comments on associated form revisions due 11/9/20. (85 FR 63918, 10/8/20)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
8 CFR Part 214
[CIS No. 2658–20 DHS Docket No. USCIS–2020–0018]
RIN 1615–AC13
Strengthening the H–1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Interim final rule (IFR) with request for comments.
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Cite as AILA Doc. No. 20100600.
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