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US Senator demands tighter H-1B rules, says firms favour foreign workers
US Senator demands tighter H-1B rules, says firms favour foreign workers
US Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has urged the Department of Labor to tighten oversight of H-1B visas and the PERM labour certification process. He argues outdated rules allow companies to favour foreign…
The Story in Brief
US Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has urged the Department of Labor to tighten oversight of H-1B visas and the PERM labour certification process. He argues outdated rules allow companies to favour foreign workers over qualified Americans. In a letter, Schmitt proposed mandatory online job postings, a uniform application process for foreign and domestic applicants, and interviews for laid-off American workers. He also seeks data on how many PERM applicants previously held H-1B visas or used the OPT programme for international students. Schmitt cited fraud findings from government task forces as justification for stronger safeguards.
The Indian Opinion
The Senator's push for reform highlights a recurring suspicion in American politics that companies exploit visa programmes to suppress wages. However, the proposal risks oversimplifying a complex issue. Many Indian tech professionals working in the US are highly skilled and fill genuine shortages. The real concern for Indian readers should be whether such rule changes could lead to a broader crackdown on legal skilled migration. This could impact thousands of Indian workers in the US and affect remittances home. A balanced policy, not populist slogans, is needed.
Source: livemint.com
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