Foreign workers are crucial to addressing the labor shortage in the United States, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. In order to hire highly qualified foreign professionals, U.S. employers vie for a restricted number of H-1B visas each year, which are distributed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In recent years, demand for these visas has continuously outpaced supply due to a low statutory cap, frequently reaching the limit before the fiscal year ends.
According to the American Immigration Council’s most recent study, H-1B workers not only help close important STEM job shortages but also enhance the American workforce and open up new career paths.
