U.S. Senator targets H-1B exemptions for Universities, research bodies

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.

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A top Republican Senator introduced legislation on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) that would end exemptions allowing universities, research institutions, and nonprofits to hire unlimited numbers of foreign workers under the H-1B visa program. This move could directly affect international faculty and researchers at U.S. institutions.“Colleges and universities shouldn’t get special treatment for bringing in woke and anti-American professors from around the world,” Senator Tom Cotton said in a statement announcing the measure. “My Bill closes these loopholes that universities have abused for far too long.” Published - October 03, 2025 06:50 am IST

U.S. Senator targets H-1B exemptions for Universities, research bodies

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