Changes in the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act

 

On December 2, 2020, the Senate passed an amended version of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 1044, similar known as S. 386). This version is considerably different from that which passed the House of Representatives by a 365 to 65 vote.

There are reports that the House Judiciary Committee is opposed to the bill but wishes to find a common ground of agreement. As such, the Senate and the House must negotiate and advance a finalized version before it can be presented to the President for signature and then become the law.

High-Skilled Immigrants Act 2020?

It is important to understand what S. 386 and H.R. 1044 are. Some of the areas that it deals with are:

• Green card reforms: This amended bill phases out limits that are employment-based per country on green cards. 

• The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all immigrant visa applications based on employment are on a first come/first serve basis.

• The phase out period: This differs for different visa types and those from different countries of origin.

• Backlog in green cards: In terms of receiving a new green card, the only two national groups that are significantly backlogged and also receive wage offers that are significantly higher are Indian and mainland China-born applicants.

• Nurse and physical therapist guarantees: The bill sets aside 4,400 EB-3 green cards for both physical therapists and nurses for a period of seven years. Read More..

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