According to a news report,1 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering ending the ability to extend H-1B visas beyond the six-year limit of authorized stay. Historically, the extensions have been possible pursuant to the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), which previous administrations have interpreted as allowing such extensions. The current administration is reconsidering this interpretation in light of the administration’s “Buy America, Hire American” initiative. As this news report has caused significant concern for clients and employees, we have outlined below the potential implications of any reinterpretation of AC21 below.
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