Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers".
- Bill Number
- H.J.Res. 22
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-14T16:38:48Z
Official Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers and published on December 18, 2024. The rule revises several regulations applicable to nonimmigrant visas for workers in specialty occupations (H-1B), nonimmigrant visas for students (F-1), and other visas, including by
- adding to the criteria for specialty occupations;
- extending the employment authorization period for F-1 visa holders who are beneficiaries of H-1B petitions; and
- requiring H-1B petitioners to have bona fide job offers for beneficiaries and have legal presence in, and be subject to the legal processes of, the United States.
Sponsor
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H–1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F–1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers". — issued 2025-01-16 — PDF (2 pages)