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US Plans Major H-1B Wage Increase, New Proposal Could Raise Hiring Costs for Foreign Workers

US Plans Major H-1B Wage Increase, New Proposal Could Raise Hiring Costs for Foreign Workers

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States administration has unveiled a proposal to significantly raise the minimum salary requirements for companies hiring workers under the H-1B visa programme, with wage thresholds expected to increase by nearly 30 per cent across multiple categories. The proposed revision, introduced by the US Department of Labor, aims to strengthen salary protections for American workers and ensure foreign professionals are not hired at lower wage rates than local employees. Under the draft framework, salary benchmarks across four experience levels would see substantial hikes. Entry-level H-1B workers could see the minimum salary requirement rise to nearly $98,000…
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Trump Administration Moves to Limit Student and Media Visas, Revives 2020 Proposal

Trump Administration Moves to Limit Student and Media Visas, Revives 2020 Proposal

New York/Washington, Aug 28 — The Trump administration has proposed new restrictions on the duration of visas for foreign students and media personnel, reviving a rule first floated in 2020 but withdrawn under President Biden.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the move would end indefinite stays for certain visa categories, particularly the F visa issued to international students. Since 1978, foreign students have been admitted under a “duration of status” clause that allows them to remain in the United States as long as they are enrolled in academic programs, without a set expiry date.The administration argues that the system…
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