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Original Date Announced
April 1, 2019USCIS denies new H-1B visa petitions at a significantly higher rate, up from 6% in FY 2015 to 32% in the first quarter of FY 2019 for petitions for initial employment. USCIS also denies petitions for existing H-1B visa holders at a significantly higher rate, up from 3% in FY 2015 to 18% in the first quarter of FY 2019. [ID #553]
USCIS Non-Immigrant Worker RFE DataBiden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
September 30, 2021This Biden administration policy reverses the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
Data released by USCIS indicates that denial rates for H-1B petitions (Form I-129) dropped in FY 2021, far lower than the denial rates in FY 2018, FY 2019 and in FY 2020.
Go to article on uscis.govCurrent Status
Not in effectSeptember 30, 2021Acted on by Other
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAgencies Affected: USCISAssociated or Derivative Policies
Commentary
IT Consulting Firms Trying to Force Litigation of H-1B Denials
Go to articleCurrent H-1B Visa Policies Darken IT Talent Outlook
Go to articleNew Data Show H-1B Denial Rates Reaching Highest Levels
Go to articleNational Foundation for American Policy Brief on H-1B Denial Rates in FY 2021
The National Foundation for American Policy conducted an analysis of USCIS data and found that denial rates for new H-1B petitions for initial employment in FY 2021 dropped to 4%, far lower than the denial rate of 24% in FY 2018, 21% in FY 2019 and 13% in FY 2020.
Go to articleTech firms cheer smoother visa sailing
Axios reports that the H-1B denial rate for 2021 dropped to an all-time low, marking a shift from the high denial rates seen during the Trump administration.
Go to article on axios.com