What does Preamble of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a pause on the issuance of H-1B visas until certain limitations on the issuance thereof are implemented,' aims to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill proposes a temporary pause on the issuance of H-1B visas. The pause is contingent on the implementation of certain limitations regarding the issuance of these visas.

What does SHORT TITLE. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026.

What does PAUSING THE ISSUANCE OF H-1B VISAS. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section pauses the issuance of H-1B visas. The pause applies to all aliens regardless of other legal provisions. The visa issuance will resume three years after the Act's enactment.

What does NECESSARY REFORMS OF THE H-1B VISA. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify H-1B visa regulations. The numerical limit for H-1B visas capped under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) is set at 25,000 annually. The maximum duration of H-1B visas under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) is reduced to three years. Employers filing petitions for H-1B visas or seeking authorization for changes of employers will face a $100,000 fee for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years. Employers must attest to a lack of available U.S. workers and that the employment of foreign workers will not negatively impact wages and working conditions. Employers are required to offer wages of at least $200,000 annually to H-1B visa holders. The H-1B visa lottery system is eliminated, with visas issued based on wage levels offered. Concurrent employment for H-1B visa holders is prohibited, and subsequent petitions must be designated as a change of employer. Third-party employment agencies are prohibited from sponsoring or facilitating the recruitment of H-1B visa holders.

What does RESTRICTING H NONIMMIGRANTS TO PRIMARY WORKERS. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 101(a)(15)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment removes provisions related to the inclusion of alien spouses and minor children of H nonimmigrants.

What does PROHIBITING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT OF NONIMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit federal agencies from filing petitions for nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15). It also prohibits federal agencies from employing nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15), either directly or through a contract.

What does ELIMINATING THE OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. It prohibits employment authorization for aliens present in the United States as nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15)(F) or 101(a)(15)(M). It also prohibits employment authorization for aliens present in the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) who were admitted for educational or training purposes.

What does PROHIBITING ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It generally prohibits nonimmigrants, temporary parole recipients, and aliens with temporary authorized presence from adjusting their status to permanent residence while in the United States. Aliens ineligible for adjustment of status under subsection (a) are not authorized to engage in employment in the United States based on an application for adjustment of status. Employment authorizations granted under 8 C.F.R. 274a.12(c)(9) are rescinded, and related documents are invalidated upon enactment of this Act. Pending applications for employment authorization under 8 C.F.R. 274a.12(c)(9) will be denied, and fees will be refunded. Aliens are eligible to adjust status if they are otherwise eligible for an immigrant visa, an immigrant visa is available, and they meet specific criteria, such as filing a petition before enactment and having it adjudicated within one year, being a refugee, applying for asylum before enactment and having it adjudicated within one year, or having conditional permanent resident status.

What does PROHIBITING CHANGE OF STATUS. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 248 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from authorizing a change from one nonimmigrant classification to another.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the effective date for the amendments made by this Act.

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End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Elijah Crane (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill temporarily pauses the issuance of H-1B visas for three years and sets the annual limit at 25,000.
Employers seeking H-1B visas will face a $100,000 fee, be required to attest to the lack of available U.S. workers, and offer wages of at least $200,000 annually.
The bill eliminates the H-1B visa lottery, prohibits concurrent employment for H-1B visa holders, and restricts federal agencies from employing nonimmigrant visa holders.

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