HIRE Act explained: Indian-origin lawmaker proposes doubling H-1B visas — is it possible?
The HIRE Act seeks to raise the annual cap on H‑1B visas from the current 65,000 (plus 20,000 for advanced‑degree holders) to 130,000. The bill was reintroduced last month by Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in response to growing demand for skilled workers in technology, research and other sectors.
According to the proposal, the expansion would help American employers to fill talent gaps in crucial sectors like tech and defence. The bill also aims to invest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education in US schools and increase the number of H-1B visas available each year.
