A new immigration bill in the United States, called the Welcoming International Success Act (WISA Act), aims to make it easier for American companies, universities, and research institutions to hire highly skilled foreign workers.
The legislation, introduced in the US House of Representatives, seeks to reverse several restrictions placed on the H-1B visa program during Donald Trump's second term.
The WISA Act proposes to remove or ease several restrictions, including strict wage rules and a $100,000 fee on employers sponsoring H-1B workers, making it simpler for employers to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers in fields such as technology, engineering, medicine, and scientific research.
Lawmakers behind the proposal say those restrictions created barriers for U.S. businesses and institutions that rely on international talent.
However, other proposals in Congress seek to limit access to global talent, sparking a debate over the future of the H-1B visa system and broader immigration policy.
The WISA Act is still in the early stages of the legislative process and must pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the president before becoming law.
