Summary
A group of U.S. senators has proposed a bill to change the rules for H-1B and L-1 visas, which allow companies to hire skilled workers from other countries. The proposed changes aim to prevent companies from misusing these visas to lower labor costs and include raising wage requirements and increasing oversight.
Key Facts
- U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin introduced the proposed changes.
- The bill aims to reform the H-1B and L-1 visa programs.
- The changes include raising wage standards for foreign workers.
- The Department of Labor would have more power to investigate employers.
- The proposal prioritizes visas for workers with advanced STEM degrees.
- The bill has bipartisan support from multiple senators.
- The proposal comes amid increased scrutiny of tech companies using many visas while laying off U.S. employees.
