A newly proposed U.S. bill, the “End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026,” aims to implement significant changes to the H-1B visa program and Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international students. The bill has been introduced in the House but has not yet passed through Congress.
Key Details:
- Proposed three-year freeze on new H-1B visas.
- Reduction of the annual H-1B cap to 25,000 visas.
- Introduction of a $200,000 salary floor for H-1B workers.
- Elimination of the H-1B lottery system.
- Complete end to OPT work authorization for F-1 students.
- Removal of H-4 dependent eligibility.
- New restrictions on changing visa status within the U.S.
This bill, while significant, is not yet law, and many proposed immigration bills face revisions or may not be enacted at all. Current OPT, STEM OPT, and H-1B regulations remain in effect until any official changes are made.
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Source: ISAC