Will Congress ‘kill’ the H-1B visa program? Here’s every bill that could change it forever
By
Binu Mathew
The H-1B visa program is being significantly modified, potentially affecting the hiring practices of American companies.
Among the changes already in place, a $100,000 petition fee has been imposed, and a wage-based selection process has been introduced. These new rules aim to ensure that US firms hire highly skilled foreign workers and reduce the intake of low-paid, low-skilled labor.
