https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/18/2024-29...The tweet is a super brief summary, reproduced below.
Founders can self petition (& spouses can work)
- Own >50% of the entity, or have majority voting rights
Roles tied to research institutions cap-exempt
- Organizations where fundamental research is a key activity now qualify
- Startups can hire researchers (AI, health, hardware) year-round
Students get seamless transition
- Cap-gap work authorization extended to April 1
- Prevents employment gaps for F-1 OPT to H-1B switch
Faster H1-B transfers for job changes
- Flexibility to start working immediately upon petition filing
Clarification of specialty role
- Less strict on the direct link between degree/job responsibilities
- Recognizes that AI may require multiple academic background
Cracking down on fraud
- Stricter compliance rules
- Employers must demonstrate a bona fide job exists
- Site visit codified: refusal to comply = petition denial
The tweet is a super brief summary, reproduced below.
Founders can self petition (& spouses can work)
Roles tied to research institutions cap-exempt Students get seamless transition Faster H1-B transfers for job changes Clarification of specialty role Cracking down on fraud