Trump cracks down on H-1B sponsors: Highly skilled jobs will go to Americans First
The Trump administration has given a reminder after the recent H1B visa fee hike. Through a recent social media post, the US Department of Labor has stated that US companies sponsoring international workers for high-skilled roles will face more restrictions. They must hire Americans first and then sponsor international skilled workers. The aim is to prioritize American citizens for jobs in technology and other specialized fields. This move will highly impact Indian professionals and US based companies, as there is an increase in the uncertainty for international workers to get job opportunities in USA. Read along to find out the reminder given by the Trump administration on hiring American workers and more related details.
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Reminder by the US Department of Labour on Hiring Americans
The US Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are preparing to implement new restrictions on employers who depend on H1B visa holders. They believe there is an ongoing discrimination against American workers. For this the Trump administration introduced the Project Firewall plan to trace and handle any fraud or abuse in the H1B visa program. According to the DOL, American workers are the most valuable resources and should be given priority over lower-paid foreign talent.
If any violations are found by the US companies, they will have the following effects:
Collection of back wages owed to affected workers: If a company underpays H1B employees or does not pay them as promised, the government can make the company pay the owed money.
Civil money penalties: The company may also have to pay a fine to the government for breaking the law.
Being exempted from using the H1B program: The company can be exempted from hiring workers under the H1B visa program for a certain time.
The main goal is to ensure that highly skilled jobs go to Americans first.
Impact of H1B Visa Fee on Indian IT Companies
Indian IT companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro, which rank among the top sponsors of H1B visas, will be facing the impact of the recent H1B visa fee hike. These companies may have to provide more detailed justifications for their hiring decisions and demonstrate that there were no qualified American candidates available for the positions they filled.
TCS, one of the largest sponsors of H1B visas in the US, has announced that it will shift from depending on the H1B visa process for its hiring needs. CEO K Krithivasan recently stated that the tech giant plans to reduce the number of employees holding H1B visas in its American offices. This is done to hire local talent in USA and prioritize Americans over international workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I get an H-1B visa from India?
A:
Yes, Indian workers aiming to work in USA can get an H1B visa. However, with the ongoing situation regarding the H1B visa fee hike to $100,000, the job opportunities for international workers are limited.
Q: Why is the Trump government targeting H1B sponsors?
A:
The trump administration is targeting the H1B sponsors as they were hiring international talent and paying low wages as compared to American workers. This was limiting the job opportunities for Americans in USA. By targeting H1B sponsors, the US government is ensuring that Americans are offered highly skilled jobs.
Q: What is the new rule for H-1B visa?
A:
The new rule for the H1B visa states that the visa fee has been increased to $100,000. Moreover, recently, the Trump administration has announced a reminder to all US companies to prioritize American workers over international workers to avoid any violations and penalties.
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