H-1B Visa News: A proposed Republican bill in the US Congress seeks to halt new H-1B visas for three years, tighten eligibility, and curb what lawmakers call misuse of the programme. The move has sparked concerns among foreign workers, especially Indians.

The proposed bill will reduce the annual visa cap from 65,000 to 25,000, end exemptions, replace the lottery with a wage-based selection system, and raise the minimum salary to $200,000 a year.

Republican lawmakers introduce a bill for a three-year pause on H-1B visas to prioritize American workers and reform the program.