Increased Visa Transparency: Combating Human Trafficking and Protecting Workers
This act aims to increase transparency regarding temporary foreign workers in the U.S. It will provide citizens and organizations with access to detailed information about workers, employers, and intermediaries, helping to combat human trafficking and protect worker rights. New reporting requirements and a public database will facilitate monitoring employment conditions and identifying potential abuses.
Key points
Creation of a public database with information on temporary foreign workers, their employers, and intermediaries, excluding personally identifiable information.
Requirement for annual reporting by government agencies of detailed data on employment visas, including the number of visas issued, occupations, wages, and nationalities of workers.
Provision of full data (including personally identifiable information) to law enforcement agencies, human trafficking victim service providers, and worker protection organizations, as well as for bona fide research purposes.
Authority to adjust visa fees to cover the costs of implementing the new provisions, which may impact costs for employers and applicants.
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