Green Card Bill That Would Help Millions, H-1B Holders Renewed

The legislation could make more than 8 million people eligible to seek permanent residency.

The End H-1B Abuse Act, proposed by Senator Tim Sheehy, could suspend new H-1B visas for three years and implement stricter regulations.

The proposal is significant for Indian H-1B professionals.As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement, California Senator Alex Padilla has renewed his push for legislation that could provide millions of long-term US residents, including Indian H-1B visa holders, with a fresh pathway to permanent

The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 would allow immigrants who have been living in the US for at least seven years to apply for lawful permanent resident status.

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