A new proposed bill, the “End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026,” introduced by eight Republican lawmakers, aims to implement significant changes to the H-1B visa program. If passed, the bill would establish a mandatory minimum salary of $200,000 for all H-1B visa holders and reduce the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 visas. Additionally, it proposes a three-year freeze on all new H-1B visas and the elimination of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
Key Details:
- Proposed minimum salary: $200,000 for H-1B holders
- Annual visa cap reduced: from 65,000 to 25,000
- New H-1B visas frozen for three years
- OPT program to be eliminated
- No adjustment of status from H-1B to green card
This proposed legislation, while still pending, could significantly impact the hiring of foreign workers in the U.S. and alter the landscape of the H-1B visa program. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: RvrSuram