USCIS published a final rule delaying until December 31, 2021, the effective date of its final rule creating a wage-based selection process for H-1B petitions, which was originally set to become effective March 9, 2021. On Friday, USCIS announced the FY2022 H-1B cap initial registration period will open March 9, 2021.
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USCIS Delays Effective Date of Rule Creating Wage-Based Selection Process for H-1Bs
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