Indian-origin US lawmaker reintroduces Bill to double H-1B visas
Indian-origin Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has reintroduced High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act to double H-1B visas to 130,000 per year. The move comes amid rising visa costs and calls against foreign hiring. Currently, the annual H-1B cap stands at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 slots reserved for holders of advanced US degrees.