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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.
Action Timeline
2025-01-16
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-01-16
Introduced in House
2025-01-16
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HJRES.22 pass?
HJRES.22 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 49%.
What does HJRES.22 do?
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-1…
Who sponsored HJRES.22?
HJRES.22 was sponsored by Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas).
Full Bill Text
119 HJ 22 IH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 22 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2025 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Self , and Mr. Moore of West Virginia ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION 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 . That Congress disapproves 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 103054), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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