Republican lawmakers push major H-1B visa restrictions.

Republican lawmakers push major H-1B visa restrictions. Congressman Eli Crane introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act, proposing to slash the annual visa cap from 65,000 to 25,000, impose a $200,000 minimum wage requirement, and eliminate the lottery system in favor of wage-based selection. A separate bill by Representative Greg Steube seeks to completely eliminate the H-1B program. These proposals directly impact Indian professionals, who comprise over 80% of H-1B recipients. The Trump administration previously imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, causing widespread delays in visa processing across India. If passed, these bills would significantly restrict employment opportunities for skilled Indian workers seeking positions in the United States and could reshape the technology and professional services sectors that heavily rely on this visa program.