{"id":1310365,"date":"2026-06-07T09:42:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T04:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1310365"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T04:12:21","slug":"bill-introduced-to-end-h1b-visa-route-for-green-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/bill-introduced-to-end-h1b-visa-route-for-green-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill Introduced To End H1B Visa Route For Green Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A new bill introduced in the US Congress has sparked concern among thousands of skilled foreign workers, particularly Indians, by proposing sweeping changes to the H-1B visa system. The legislation, titled the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act<\/strong>, aims to overhaul the existing framework by ending the use of H-1B visas as a pathway to permanent residency, commonly known as a Green Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bill<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Does the Proposed Bill Say?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bill has been introduced by Republican Congressman Chip Roy and seeks to significantly tighten the H-1B visa programme. One of its most notable provisions is the proposal to end the long-standing route through which many H-1B visa holders eventually obtain permanent residency in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legislation would also require H-1B applicants to maintain a residence abroad, reinforcing the visa’s status as a temporary work permit rather than a pathway to settlement in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Changes Proposed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apart from ending the Green Card pathway, the bill includes several other significant reforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Reducing the maximum H-1B visa duration from six years to two years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Replacing the current lottery-based selection system with a wage-based allocation process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Giving priority to applicants offered higher salaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Requiring employers to demonstrate efforts to hire American workers first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Eliminating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme that allows international students to work in the US after graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Supporters of the bill argue that these measures would protect American jobs and wages, particularly in technology and engineering sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why Indians Are Watching Closely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Indian professionals account for the majority of H-1B visa holders in the United States, especially in the technology sector. For many, the H-1B visa serves as the first step toward obtaining permanent residency and eventually US citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Any move to sever the connection between H-1B status and Green Card eligibility could have significant implications for Indian IT professionals, engineers, healthcare workers, and students planning careers in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Will the Bill Become Law?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    At present, the proposal is only a bill and must pass both chambers of Congress before becoming law. Similar immigration reform proposals have been introduced in the past but have struggled to gain sufficient support. As a result, the legislation faces a long and uncertain path before any of its provisions could take effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A new US bill, the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act, seeks to end the H-1B visa’s role as a pathway to Green Cards while introducing stricter eligibility rules. The proposal would shorten visa validity, eliminate the OPT programme, and prioritize higher-paid applicants. If enacted, the reforms could significantly impact Indian professionals, who make up the largest share of H-1B visa holders in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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