The law will make it difficult for firms to use the programme to replace American employees with foreign workers, including from India. This is more than double of the current H1B minimum wage of $60,000 which was established in 1989 and since then has remained unchanged. Also read: Donald Trump and the dilemma of corporations“It offers a market-based solution that gives priority to those companies willing to pay the most. This ensures American employers have access to the talent they need, while removing incentives for companies to undercut American wages and outsource jobs,” he said. It among other things removes visa hurdles for students and other temporary visa holders by building a bridge from F-1 student status to Lawful Permanent Residence and removes paperwork burdens by streamlining H1B filing requirements and reducing administrative costs.

Source: Mint January 31, 2017 07:30 UTC