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  1. Proposed major changes to U.S. immigration law, including the ASSIMILATION Act, limit H-1B visas and work authorization.
  2. A proposed overhaul of the H-1B visa system was advanced on June 6, 2026.
  3. The Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee for oversight and took action against H-1B visa program abuse in Texas.
  4. A proposed bill is being introduced that aims to overhaul the rules governing the H-1B visa program, building on work by Eli Crane.

Senators Durbin and Grassley introduce H-1B visa tightening legislation

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What happened

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On October 14, 2026, Dick Durbin and Chuck Grassley introduced new legislation designed to tighten H-1B visa rules. This effort is part of a larger proposal to overhaul the rules governing the H-1B visa program. The legislation comes amid scrutiny over how companies use the program to hire foreign workers.

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Why it matters

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The H-1B visa program was created in 1990 for specialized roles that employers claimed could not be filled by qualified Americans. However, most employers are currently exempt from testing the domestic market first, allowing the system to run largely on trust. This new legislative push follows actions by the Donald Trump administration, which suspended Microsoft and other companies from seeking permanent residency for H-1B workers.

A proposed bill is being introduced that aims to overhaul the rules governing the H-1B visa program. The Trump administration previously imposed a $100,000 fee for oversight and took action against H-1B visa program abuse in Texas.

From oann.com

Who's involved

  • Dick DurbinCo-sponsored the new legislation aimed at tightening H-1B visa rules.
  • Chuck GrassleyCo-sponsored the new legislation aimed at tightening H-1B visa rules.
  • MicrosoftWas suspended by the Donald Trump administration from seeking permanent residency for H-1B workers.
  • Donald TrumpHis administration previously took action against H-1B visa program abuse.

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  • PERMSpeculative

    PERM might see increased compliance costs and restricted talent acquisition due to tighter regulatory action.

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A proposed bill is being introduced that aims to overhaul the rules governing the H-1B visa program, building on work by Eli Crane. All 2 developments

Within Proposed major changes to U.S. immigration law, including the ASSIMILATION Act, limit H-1B visas and work authorization.

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