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More Skilled Worker Visas and STEM Education Support

This act doubles the number of visas for highly skilled workers, potentially increasing the availability of specialists in key industries. It also establishes a grant program to strengthen education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in schools, aiming to prepare future generations for careers in these sectors.
Key points
Annual H-1B visas for highly skilled workers increase from 65,000 to 130,000.
Changes to the definition of an H-1B-dependent employer, affecting rules for hiring foreign workers.
Establishes a grant program for states to improve STEM education in schools and support students in these fields.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9630
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9630.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual H-1B visas for highly skilled workers increase from 65,000 to 130,000.
  • Changes to the definition of an H-1B-dependent employer, affecting rules for hiring foreign workers.
  • Establishes a grant program for states to improve STEM education in schools and support students in these fields.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Migration Labor Education