{"id":1303125,"date":"2025-12-01T10:37:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1303125"},"modified":"2025-12-01T10:37:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:07:46","slug":"indian-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-double-h1b-visas-to-130000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indian-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-double-h1b-visas-to-130000\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Double H1B Visas To 130,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As debates intensify around the future of H-1B visas and the rising cost of hiring skilled foreign workers, US Congressman <strong>Raja Krishnamoorthi<\/strong> has reintroduced the <strong>High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act<\/strong>, proposing a major overhaul that could reshape America\u2019s tech-driven economy. The Bill seeks to <em>double<\/em> the number of available H-1B visas\u2014from <strong>65,000 to 1,30,000<\/strong>\u2014at a time when immigration policies are under fierce scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-103638.png\" alt=\"Indian Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Double H1B Visas To 130,000\" class=\"wp-image-1303131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-103638.png 990w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-103638-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-103638-768x468.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Dual Approach: More Skilled Workers + Stronger STEM Funding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HIRE Act adopts a two-pronged strategy to address the growing talent shortage in the United States:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Expand the Skilled Workforce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase annual H-1B visas to <strong>1,30,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the cap of 20,000 additional visas for advanced US degree holders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure critical industries\u2014AI, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity\u2014have access to global talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Krishnamoorthi argues that the US must continue attracting world-class professionals to sustain innovation and competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Strengthen America\u2019s Domestic Talent Pipeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal funding for STEM programs in US elementary and secondary schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term plan to boost home-grown engineers, scientists, and technologists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Congressman, America can only lead global innovation if it balances both international talent and domestic workforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the H-1B Debate Is Intensifying<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Trump administration, immigration has again become a polarising political flashpoint. The H-1B programme, in particular, has been criticised by sections of the President\u2019s base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key developments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dramatic increase in H-1B hiring fees\u2014up to <strong>$100,000 annually<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claims by the administration that the system is being used to <em>replace<\/em> American workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising political pressure to restrict foreign labour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Government statements describe H-1B misuse as a national security and economic threat. Meanwhile, critics argue that tightening the programme risks harming the innovation ecosystem that relies heavily on skilled migrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Workers at the Center of the Storm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian professionals remain the largest beneficiaries of the H-1B programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>72% of all H-1B visas in 2022\u201323<\/strong> went to Indian nationals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For nearly a decade, India has consistently accounted for over <strong>70%<\/strong> of approved petitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, a US diplomat sparked controversy by alleging large-scale fraud in H-1B filings by Indian applicants\u2014claims that Indian industry leaders have strongly rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will the HIRE Act Pass?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With immigration emerging as a major election-year issue, the Bill faces political headwinds. However, support from ITServe Alliance and global tech companies keeps hope alive for reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If passed, the HIRE Act could reshape America\u2019s skilled immigration landscape\u2014impacting workers, tech companies, and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/us-lawmaker-hire-act-bill-double-h-1b-visa-numbers-10393180\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As debates intensify around the future of H-1B visas and the rising cost of hiring skilled foreign workers, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has reintroduced the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, proposing a major overhaul that could reshape America\u2019s tech-driven economy. 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