House GOP Bill (Crane) to pause H-1B visas and overhaul program
Key Questions
What is the main proposal of the House GOP Crane bill?
The End H-1B Abuse Act proposes a 3-year freeze on new H-1B visas, followed by a 25K cap and $200K minimum wage. It aims to end abuses by eliminating exemptions, dependents, third-parties, OPT, green paths, and requiring proof no US workers are available.
How would the Crane bill impact Indian professionals?
The bill poses significant risks to Indians, who dominate H-1B usage at 73%, amid FY27 fallout and Big Tech reliance. It threatens SMBs, layoffs, and overall program access.
What is the status of the Crane bill?
The bill is developing with multiple reports highlighting risks; track cosponsors and passage amid Trump/Vance influence. It seeks dramatic H-1B reforms including codifying the $100K fee.
End H-1B Abuse Act: 3yr new visa freeze, post-pause 25K cap, $200K min wage, no exemptions/dependents/third-parties/OPT/green path/fed sponsors/layoffs, codify $100K fee, prove no US hires; multiple reports highlight risks to Indians/Big Tech/SMBs amid FY27 fallout/Trump/Vance; track cosponsors/passage.