India Notes US H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Bill; Warns of Impact on Indian Techies

• Government acknowledges the introduction of the 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2025' in the US Senate.
• The bill aims to curb fraud, abuse, outsourcing, and displacement of American workers.
• Key proposals include higher wage thresholds, mandatory US worker recruitment, and a 50% cap on H-1B/L-1 workers in large companies.
• If enacted, changes could increase hiring costs for US employers, shift work to other countries, and complicate permanent residency for Indian professionals.
• US Department of Labor's 'Project Firewall' is an active enforcement initiative targeting H-1B compliance, with many ongoing investigations.