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The US has brought a new ray of hope for international students. In late July, the US State Department announced new guidelines under which the visa process will be expedited for graduates with job offers. This announcement is a momentous occasion for students who wish to study and work in the US.
Reforming the US work visa process
The visa process for international students studying in the US has always been a complicated and time-consuming task. Especially for those students who have graduated in fields such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and want to work in the US. Under the new guidelines, new steps have been taken to make the visa process easier and faster. This will greatly benefit those graduates who already have job offers.
Efforts to recruit international graduates
America's aging population and declining birth rate have led to a shortage of skilled workers in the labor market. American citizens are losing interest in fields such as STEM and healthcare. Keeping this in mind, the US is now trying to recruit more and more international graduates. In this regard, Alan Goodman, CEO of the International Institute of Education (IIE), said that the US needs foreign graduates so that they can contribute to the country's economy and development.
US Work Visa and its Process
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to work with US companies. This visa is granted for three years and can be extended for another three years. About 7,81,000 H1B visas were applied for in FY 2024, but only 24 percent of the applications were selected for visa processing.
This visa is important for students who want to work permanently in the US, but the number of H1B visas is limited, which prevents many qualified students from obtaining it.
Attempts to resolve the issue in guidelines
The new guidelines announced by the US could be an important step towards overcoming this problem. Under these guidelines, visa officers are asked to recommend visa waivers to certain applicants, which will speed up the process of obtaining a visa.
According to media reports, this new policy is a necessary step for the US to attract skilled graduates and encourage them to stay and work in the US. This will not only improve the US labor force, but it will also play an important role in the development of America.