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".

# Summary of HJRES 22 **What This Bill Would Do** If passed, this bill would cancel a Department of Homeland Security rule that took effect in December 2024. That rule made several changes to U.S. visa programs for foreign workers and students, including updating what qualifies as a "specialty occupation" for H-1B visas (used by companies to hire skilled foreign workers), allowing F-1 student visa holders to work longer after graduation if they're pursuing H-1B sponsorship, and requiring H-1B employers to demonstrate they have genuine job offers and follow U.S. legal processes. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects foreign workers seeking specialty occupation visas, international students on F-1 visas, and the employers who hire them.

If the rule is canceled, these visa programs would revert to their previous requirements. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. Sponsor Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) introduced it, but it remains in the early stages of the legislative process. Whether it advances depends on committee actions and broader congressional support.