Search Results: keywords:"h-1b visas"

  • H. R. 7505 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the issuance of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b).
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:321

    H.R. 7505, known as the "American Worker Protection Act of 2024", seeks to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the issuance of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The bill proposes that H-1B visas be issued in order of highest to lowest compensation rate offered in the visa...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7505, called the "American Worker Protection Act of 2024", wants to change the way special work visas (H-1B) are given out by making sure they go to the people who are promised the best pay. This means that companies promising to pay more money would get the visas first, but this could make it hard for smaller companies who can't pay as much.

  • H. R. 9023 — To encourage the growth of America’s STEM pool.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:755

    H.R. 9023, known as the "Keep STEM Graduates in America Act of 2024," aims to retain skilled foreign students in the U.S. after they graduate from science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The bill proposes to extend the duration of optional practical...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9023 wants to help smart students from other countries who study subjects like science and engineering in America to stay here and work by allowing them more time to find jobs and increasing the number of special work visas for them.