H-1B workers are "frequently" placed in poor working conditions and "vulnerable to abuse", a US think-tank claimed Thursday, seeking reforms such as substantial increase in wages.
In a report, the South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council also sought safeguards like providing fair working conditions, and greater employment rights for those working under the visa programme.
The report comes days after US President Donald Trump said he is soon coming out with reforms that will give H-1B visa holders certainty to stay in America and an easy pathway to citizenship.
H1-B holders in the United States can rest assured that changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship. We want to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue career options in the US, Trump had tweet Friday.
The report has been authored by Ron Hira from Howard University and head, South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council, Bharat ...
