H-1B quota: US lawmaker moves bill to double H-1B visas - The Economic Times
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A US lawmaker of Indian origin has proposed legislation to double the annual intake of foreign workers on H-1B visas, which is a short-term work permit that has been used by Indians to work and eventually seek US citizenship. The bill would lift the annual H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000, primarily addressing the shortage of highly skilled workers to support US technical innovation and competitiveness.

US lawmaker moves bill to double H-1B visas::A US lawmaker of Indian origin has proposed legislation to double the annual intake of foreign workers on H-1B visas, which is a short-term work permit that has been used by Indians to work and eventually seek US citizenship. The bill would lift the annual H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000, primarily addressing the shortage of highly skilled workers to support US technical innovation and competitiveness.

  • @EezyvilleEnglish
    26•1 year ago

    There is no shortage in skilled labor in the US. These companies just don’t want to invest in Americans. When you’re on a visa your status in the country is tied to your job. Employers can demand from immigrants what they cannot demand from citizens.

    I also find it dangerous to rely on foreign talent. Looking at the situation between Canada and India should show you why. If we have a fallout with another country then their citizens will be caught in the middle. This was apparent with the rise in crimes against Asians due to the virus and more surveillance due to concerns on spying.