On March 20, 2009, the USCIS announced additional requirements for employers, who receive funds through TARP or under section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (covered funding), before they may hire a foreign national to work in the H-1B specialty occupation category. Click the links below for the announcement and further details.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/H-1B_TARP_20mar2009.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/H-1B_TARP_qa_20Mar2009.pdf

By Ann Massey Badmus