US Congress Introduces Bill to Restrict Visa Opportunities for Foreign Students
A bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representatives is set to impact the lives of thousands of Indian students and foreign nationals who seek to study, work, and settle in the United States. The proposed “H-1B Visa Abuse Reduction Act of 2026” aims to reform the current visa system by imposing stricter regulations and restrictions.
Some of the key changes proposed in the bill include:
* A 3-year ban on new H-1B visas
* A reduction in the annual visa cap from 65,000 to 25,000
* A shift from a lottery-based system to a merit-based system, where applicants must meet specific salary requirements
* A minimum annual salary requirement of $200,000
* A ban on hiring foreign workers through external companies
* The revocation of the ability for family members of H-1B visa holders to work in the US
The proposed changes are expected to have a significant impact on the lives of foreign students and workers in the US. If passed, the bill could lead to a significant increase in the number of students choosing to study and settle in Canada, the UK, and Australia instead.
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The US government has announced that it will be increasing the number of troops deployed to the Middle East. The move is seen as a response to the increasing tensions between the US and its allies in the region.
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