Summary
A Republican representative has proposed a new bill in Congress to stop the H-1B visa program and the green card lottery. The proposal aims to overhaul the U.S. immigration system by focusing on economic, cultural, and security interests.
Key Facts
- Congressman Andy Ogles introduced legislation called the Assimilation Act.
- The bill seeks to eliminate the H-1B visa program and the diversity visa lottery.
- H-1B visas allow U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialized fields.
- The proposal aims to shift the immigration system to a merit-based framework.
- The legislation includes stricter vetting and enhanced background checks.
- The Trump administration had implemented a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions.
- A different bipartisan bill proposes exempting healthcare jobs from the H-1B visa fee.
- The H-1B visa program has an annual cap of 65,000 visas, with an extra 20,000 for advanced degree holders from U.S. schools.
