Washington: A new bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate aims to impose stricter rules on the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, a move that could have significant consequences for Indian professionals working in or seeking to work in the United States.

Under the proposed legislation, employers seeking H-1B visas would face tighter wage and recruitment requirements, and priority would be given to applicants with STEM degrees. The bill also proposes stronger penalties for wage violations and stricter scrutiny of visa applications. On the L-1 front, which allows multinational firms to transfer staff from overseas branches to the US, the bill seeks to close loopholes by limiting use of outplacement, raising oversight standards, and imposing wage and displacement safeguards. ADVERTISEMENT

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