Summary
A proposal in Iowa aims to restrict hiring foreign workers using H-1B visas at some educational institutions. The bill focuses on people from countries labeled as "foreign adversaries," such as China and Russia. The proposal has passed several legislative stages and is moving forward in the state Senate.
Key Facts
- The Iowa proposal targets H-1B visa use in colleges and universities.
- It bans hiring new H-1B visa holders from certain countries, like China and Russia.
- The bill passed in the Iowa House and has cleared initial Senate stages.
- H-1B visas are for jobs needing special skills not found in the U.S workforce.
- The visa typically lasts three years but can be extended to six.
- Federal law caps most H-1B visas at 85,000 per year, but universities are exempt.
- Rep. Taylor Collins introduced the bill, citing espionage concerns.
