USCIS, along with the Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, and the State Department, approved 1 million H-1B, L-1, B-1, OPT, and H-4 visas for the year 2025. This announcement comes at a time when firms across the country have laid off approximately 1.2 million workers, raising questions about the implications for the U.S. labor market.
Key Details:
- Total visas approved: 1 million for H-1B, L-1, B-1, OPT, and H-4 categories
- Layoffs reported: 1.2 million workers in various sectors
- Agencies involved: USCIS, DOL, DHS, and State Department
- Year of approval: 2025
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Source: @dec2024ac1