India, June 6 -- Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy has recently proposed draft legislation in the US Congress aimed at reforming the H-1B visa, which is one of the most commonly utilized pathways for skilled workers to reside and work in the United States. If enacted, this bill could have a significant impact on Indian nationals, as approximately 70% of H-1B visa holders in the US are of Indian origin.

The American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026 is a bill, which aim at reforming the H-1B visa program. It seeks to replace the current lottery system with a wage-based selection process, mandates that employers make genuine efforts to hire American workers first, and prohibits companies that have recently laid off employees from hi...