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US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Double H-1B Visas for High-Skilled Workers

United States H-1B Visa
A US lawmaker of Indian descent has introduced the HIRE Act, a legislative proposal to increase the annual intake of high-skilled foreign workers on H1B visas. The bill seeks to double the current quota of 65,000 visas to 130,000. The H1B visa program has been a gateway for skilled individuals, predominantly from India, to work, live, and potentially seek citizenship in the United States.

Germany Passes New Immigration Law to Attract Skilled Workers

Germany New Immigration Law
The German parliament has approved a new immigration law reform, paving the way for increased job opportunities for non-EU citizens and the integration of refugees. While conservative lawmakers have raised objections, proponents emphasize the positive economic impact and crucial changes introduced by the reform, such as the "opportunity card" and relaxed degree recognition requirements.