HJRES 22
Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers".
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers and published on December 18, 2024. The rule revises several regulations applicable to nonimmigrant visas for workers in specialty occupations (H-1B), nonimmigrant visas for students (F-1), and other visas, including by adding to the criteria for specialty occupations; extending the employment authorization period for F-1 visa holders who are beneficiaries of H-1B petitions; and requiring H-1B petitioners to have bona fide job offers for beneficiaries and have legal presence in, and be subject to the legal processes of, the United States.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington [R-TX-19]
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Introduced
- 2025-01-16
- Latest action
- 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-16: Introduced in House