US Bill May End H-1B Visa Green Card Route 2026

A bill introduced in the US Congress could end the route for H-1B visa holders to obtain permanent residency by 2026. The legislation targets the employment-based green card process, which currently allows skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas to apply for lawful permanent residence.

The proposed law would phase out the category that enables H-1B visa holders to adjust their status to green card holders. If enacted, it would affect thousands of Indian professionals, who constitute a significant portion of H-1B visa recipients in the United States.

The bill's sponsors argue that the change is necessary to prioritize American workers and reform the immigration system. Critics say it would disrupt the lives of highly skilled immigrants who have been contributing to the US economy for years.

The legislation faces an uncertain path in Congress, where immigration reform has been a contentious issue. If passed, the bill would take effect in 2026, giving current H-1B holders a limited window to secure green cards under existing rules.