The Department of Homeland Security is rolling out reforms to the controversial H-1B visa program, promising to crack down on abuse and fraud.
The Biden administration this week rolled out its proposals to reform the H-1B visa program, which has faced accusations for years that it is being abused by Big Tech companies to undercut American workers. The Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced proposed rulemaking that would streamline eligibility requirements, provide flexibility for employers and workers and combat against fraud and abuse.
Proponents of the program have rejected claims that it undercuts wages and say that the program is used to fill gaps in the labor market. Specifically the rule would clarify that the education requirement can be met by "a range of degrees," but that there must be a direct relationship to the field. It also expands exemptions to the annual cap for nonprofits and governmental research organizations.
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., also introduced legislation that would set a wage floor for H-1B visa recipients equal to that being paid to American workers currently in the position, or $110,000 — whichever is higher. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Recently, 2024 presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy said he would "gut" the program if elected president. "The lottery system needs to be replaced by actual meritocratic admission.
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