Summary
US lawmakers claimed the “H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Bill” would prevent fraud and abuse, protect the interests of American workers and visa holders, and bring more transparency in the hiring of foreign workers. The bill was introduced by US Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and ranking member Chuck Grassley.
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The lawmakers claimed that the “H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Bill” would prevent fraud and abuse, protect the interests of American workers and visa holders, and bring more transparency in the hiring of foreign workers. The bill was introduced by US Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and ranking member Chuck Grassley. MPs Richard Blumenthal, Tommy Tuberville, Sherrod Brown, Bill Haggerty and Bernie have co-sponsored the bill.
For the first time, priority will be given to the annual allocation of H-1Bs for the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act. The new system will ensure that the best and brightest educated students in the country get preference for H-1Bs. It will also give priority to holders of other US advanced degrees, who are being paid high salaries and have valuable skills.
Replacement of American workers will be banned
The new law explicitly prohibits the replacement of American workers by holders of H-1B or L-1 visas. It makes clear that the working conditions of equitably employed American workers cannot be adversely affected by the recruitment of H-1B workers, including H-1B workers. Durbin said reforms in visa programs are necessary to fix America’s poor immigration system.
Recruitment of additional personnel will stop
The current bill would prevent US companies with more than 50 employees from hiring additional H-1B employees, of whom at least half are H-1B or L-1 holders. The bill empowers the U.S. Department of Labor to review, investigate, and audit compliance with program requirements, as well as punish fraudulent or abusive conduct.
Visa is important for India
The H1-B visa is a non-immigration visa that gives US companies the right to employ foreign workers in jobs with special skills. American technology companies rely on this visa to hire skilled workers from countries like India and China. H-1B visa is the most sought after work visa among foreign professionals including Indians. At the same time, the L-1 visa is also a non-immigration visa, which is given for work at the L-1 level. It is valid for a relatively short period of time.