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Immigration Visa Reform: Ending Country Caps and Strengthening H-1B Rules

This act reforms the immigration visa system by eliminating per-country limits for employment-based immigrants and increasing the per-country cap for family-sponsored immigrants. It introduces stricter requirements for H-1B employers, including mandatory job postings on a Department of Labor website and higher minimum wage requirements.
Key points
Elimination of per-country limits for employment-based visas, with transition rules reserving visas for lower-demand states.
Increase of the per-country limit for family-sponsored visas from 7% to 15%.
New H-1B rules: employers must post positions on a Department of Labor website, and the minimum wage is set at $90,000 (or the actual/prevailing wage if higher).
Employment-based immigrants may file for adjustment of status if at least 2 years have elapsed since their immigrant visa petition was approved.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6542
Sponsor: Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6]
Process start date: 2023-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6542.

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 2023-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elimination of per-country limits for employment-based visas, with transition rules reserving visas for lower-demand states.
  • Increase of the per-country limit for family-sponsored visas from 7% to 15%.
  • New H-1B rules: employers must post positions on a Department of Labor website, and the minimum wage is set at $90,000 (or the actual/prevailing wage if higher).
  • Employment-based immigrants may file for adjustment of status if at least 2 years have elapsed since their immigrant visa petition was approved.
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. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Labor Security