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US proposes ending H-1B deference policy
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed ending a policy that generally allows immigration officers to rely on earlier approvals when reviewing certain visa extensions. The change could lead to fresh scrutiny of H-1B petitions, more document requests and higher costs for employers.What is the proposed change?The proposal would remove a rule that asks US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to generally respect earlier eligibility decisions when the same parties…
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