H-1B Visas Could Be Dramatically Slashed Under New Bill
Summary
Republican Representative Eli Crane introduced a bill to pause new H-1B visas for three years and make big changes afterward. The bill aims to reduce the number of visas, change how they are given out, and add new rules for employers and workers.Key Facts
- The bill would cut the yearly H-1B visa limit from 65,000 to 25,000.
- Instead of a lottery, visas would be given based on wage levels.
- Employers must prove they cannot find qualified American workers and have not laid off Americans.
- H-1B workers would need to be paid at least $200,000 a year.
- H-1B workers would not be allowed to hold several jobs at once.
- H-1B visa holders could not bring their family members to the U.S.
- The bill was sponsored by Eli Crane and co-sponsored by seven other Republican House members.
- The bill must pass both the House and Senate before becoming law.
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