US immigration practices are being scrutinized as reports reveal various strategies employed by employers to circumvent the H-1B visa cap. These tactics, which include utilizing cap-exempt jobs and exploiting loopholes, have led to an estimated 500,000 H-1B workers in Texas, far exceeding the official cap of 85,000.
Key Details:
- Cap-exempt jobs: Universities and nonprofits can hire H-1B workers without cap restrictions.
- Consulting firms: Companies like Infosys and TCS reportedly register the same applicants multiple times in the lottery.
- Concurrent H-1B employment: Workers holding multiple H-1B jobs count as one cap number but can work several positions.
- Extensions: H-1B holders can extend their visas indefinitely after three years without hitting the cap.
These practices have significant implications for the labor market, particularly in tech-heavy regions like Collin County, where over 40% of the workforce is on H-1B visas or extensions.
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Source: @TeddyChihuahua