53% of international students would skip the US if H-1Bs were wage-based: Here’s why it threatens the talent pipeline
A new survey by the Institute for Progress and NAFSA reveals that 53% of international graduate students would not have enrolled in US universities if H-1B visas were awarded based on wage levels. The findings, drawn from over 1,000 current students and 75 employers, highlight how proposed H-1B reforms could weaken the US talent pipeline. Employers confirm a strong reliance on international students for entry-level H-1B roles, especially in STEM fields and research.
A new survey by the Institute for Progress and NAFSA reveals that 53% of international graduate students would not have enrolled in US universities if H-1B visas were awarded based on wage levels. The findings, drawn from over 1,000 current students and 75 employers, highlight how proposed H-1B reforms could weaken the US talent pipeline. Employers confirm a strong reliance on international students for entry-level H-1B roles, especially in STEM fields and research.
