United States: new regulations to facilitate recruitment of highly skilled foreign workers come into force

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21 January 2025 à 10h46

Updated on 17 July 2025 à 17h31

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An article by Nathalie Tran

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The new regulations on visas for highly skilled foreign workers (H-1B), announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on 17 December, came into force on 17 January.

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