Senator Eric Schmitt highlights H-1B program abuse and cost climb: Will global graduates reconsider US study-to-work pathways?

Stricter H-1B visa rules and rising costs are impacting US universities, international students, and graduates. Universities reconsider hiring strategies due to new fees and scrutiny, potentially leading to fewer foreign applicants and research delays. Graduates face riskier job pathways, prompting consideration of alternative destinations, which could weaken US innovation and global competitiveness.

Senator Eric Schmitt highlights H-1B program abuse and cost climb: Will global graduates reconsider US study-to-work pathways?
Stricter H-1B visa rules and rising costs are impacting US universities, international students, and graduates. Universities reconsider hiring strategies due to new fees and scrutiny, potentially leading to fewer foreign applicants and research delays. Graduates face riskier job pathways, prompting consideration of alternative destinations, which could weaken US innovation and global competitiveness.