Bill proposes ending H-1B path to permanent residency and eliminating OPT program

U.S. Representative Chip Roy has introduced the "American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026" to reform the H-1B visa program. The bill aims to end H-1B visas as a path to permanent residency and eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. It seeks to prioritize American STEM professionals by enforcing stricter wage standards and preventing displacement of U.S. workers.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/legislation-introduced-to-end-h-1b-visas-as-pathway-to-permanent-residency-and-eliminates-the-opt-program-what-american-white-collar-worker-jobs-act-proposes/articleshow/131546258.cms