H-1B Visas To Be Paused For 3 Years? New Bill Introduced in US Congress
A new bill, the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, has been introduced in the US Congress by Republican lawmakers, proposing a three-year pause to the H-1B visa programme and several reforms. The bill suggests reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 with a minimum wage of USD 200,000 per year and disallowing H-1B visa holders from bringing dependents to the US.
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress by a group of Republican lawmakers, seeking a three-year pause to the H-1B visa programme. The End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 was introduced by Congressman Eli Crane from Arizona and co-sponsored by seven other Republican lawmakers. The bill proposes several reforms, including reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 with a minimum wage of USD 200,000 per year. The bill also suggests replacing the lottery system with a wage-based selection system and requiring employers to certify they cannot find a qualified American worker. Other proposed changes include barring H-1B workers from holding multiple jobs and prohibiting third-party staffing agencies from employing them. The bill aims to ensure non-immigrant visas remain temporary by prohibiting H-1B holders from adjusting status to permanent residency.
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