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The Handbook for Employers M-274 (also known as the Form I-9 employer handbook) has been updated to reflect the final rule changing the automatic extension end date to April 1 of the applicable fiscal year for F-1 visa students requesting H-1B visa status.
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Additional Information: The final rule modernizing the H-1B visa program was published by the Department of Homeland Security on Dec. 18, 2024. Additional Form I-9 guidance for F-1 students can be found here.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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