Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi introduces bill to double H-1B visa cap to 130,000

Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a bill aimed at doubling the annual cap on H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000. The proposal seeks to increase the number of new H-1B visas issued each year.

The introduction of this bill comes amid ongoing discussions about immigration policy and the role of foreign workers in the U.S. labor market. The H-1B visa program is designed to allow U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

As previously reported, the H-1B visa program has been a topic of debate, with proponents arguing that it helps fill critical skill gaps in the workforce, while critics express concerns about its impact on American jobs.

Further details regarding the bill"s provisions and its potential implications for American workers have yet to be disclosed.