In a move that could significantly affect Indian professionals, both Democrats and Republicans in the US Senate have introduced a bill seeking stricter rules for foreign workers applying for the H-1B and L1 visa programmes.

The H-1B, L-1 Visa Reforms Bill, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (Republican) and Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat), proposes new wage and recruitment requirements for employers, prioritising applicants with STEM degrees, and increases penalties for wage violations.

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Stricter H-1B visa regulations

The legislation is aimed at tackling "visa fraud and abuse" while providing "protections for American workers."

However, the bill’s prospects remain uncertain, as most immigration reform

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