What are the proposed changes to the U.S. H-1B programme? | Explained
The U.S. government is proposing significant regulatory changes to the H-1B visa program, including stricter requirements for third-party client placements and potential adjustments to wage benchmarks. These updates, expected to take effect in August, aim to increase scrutiny on employers and documentation processes for foreign workers.
The story so far: The U.S. government is all set to introduce wide-ranging changes to the rules regarding the manner in which it allows foreigners to work and study in the U.S. — including its H-1B work visa programme, Optional Practical Training (OPT) system, and employment-based Green Cards. These changes are part of recommendations made by three core Departments in the U.S. government — Homeland Security, Labor, and State — under the Unified Regulatory Agendas that they periodically release.
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