US lawmakers to Apple, Amazon and other companies after H-1B visa fee hike: Why are you hiring thousands of foreign workers while cutting other jobs
US lawmakers have reportedly sent letters to major companies, including Apple, Amazon, and JPMorgan, demanding an explanation for hiring thousands of foreign workers on H-1B visas while simultaneously reducing other job openings. The inquiries, led by Republican Senator Chuck Grassley and Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, request detailed information from the companies on the number of H-1B workers they employ, their wages, and whether American workers have been displaced, according to a report. The lawmakers’ action follows the Trump administration’s recent announcement that it will impose a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions. The administration has also proposed changes to the visa selection process to favour higher-skilled and better-paid foreign workers.
