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Donald Trump backs H1B reforms Bill, says US lawmaker

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows American firms to employ foreign workers

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President Donald Trump has supported a bill that proposes a massive hike in the minimum salary for those employed on H1B visas. Photo: Reuters

Press Trust of India Washington
President Donald Trump supports a Bill that proposes massive hike in the minimum salary for those employed on H1B visas, an influential American lawmaker has said. 

Congressman Darrell Issa, who recently introduced the legislation, insisted that his move will bring the best talents to the US and help fix the flaws in the existing H1B system. “The president supports (the Bill). I think we will have strong support in the Senate,” he told a Washington audience at an event hosted by Atlantic Council at the Capitol Visitor Center.

He alleged that Indian companies have “gamed the system” and made the
Topics : H1B Visa