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Legislation Proposed to Raise H-1B Visa Salary Exemption Threshold

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Representative Glenn Grothman and Senator Jon Husted introduced legislation, the Protecting American Workers Through H-1B Modernization Act, to modify the H-1B visa program. The proposal seeks to increase the salary threshold used for an exemption from certain hiring safeguards, raising it from $60,000 to approximately $140,000. This threshold relates to an exemption for employers who rely heavily on foreign workers, not a minimum salary for all H-1B visa holders.

From hindustantimes.com, indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The proposed change would modify regulations that currently require H-1B-dependent employers to meet additional requirements intended to protect domestic workers. By raising the compensation threshold, the legislation could substantially affect organizations that rely on international talent acquisition and the associated compliance obligations.

From hindustantimes.com, indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Jon HustedSenator who introduced a similar bill in the Senate regarding H-1B modernization.
  • Glenn GrothmanRepresentative who introduced the Protecting American Workers Through H-1B Modernization Act.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • OhioSpeculative

    Businesses in Ohio might face increased compliance costs due to the federal H-1B wage threshold change.

  • WhirlpoolSpeculative

    Manufacturing firms could see increased labor costs and compliance burdens if the H-1B salary threshold is raised.

  • Wisconsin Manufacturers & CommerceSpeculative

    Manufacturers who rely on international talent could experience higher operational costs if the H-1B salary threshold increases.

  • GoogleSpeculative

    Technology companies like Google might face higher labor costs and compliance burdens related to the H-1B salary threshold.

How it developed

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  1. Grothman introduced legislation specifically targeting the modernization of the H-1B visa program.1 source
  2. Husted and Grothman introduced new legislation in Ohio.1 source

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