This bill would change U.S. immigration law in several ways. It would set up a skills-based points system for immigration. It would narrow family-sponsored immigration so it focuses on spouses and minor children. It would end the Diversity Visa Program. The bill text also says "for other purposes," but it does not provide details in the available material. The bill was introduced by Representative David Schweikert and referred to the House Judiciary Committee; it is listed as in progress.
The bill aims to change who is prioritized for legal immigration by using a points system based on skills. It would limit family-sponsored immigration to current spouses and minor children instead of a broader set of relatives. It would remove the Diversity Visa option that currently provides visas through a lottery. No publicly available information explains how these changes would be implemented, when they would take effect, or how individual applications would be handled.
No publicly available information on estimated costs, budget effects, or funding in the provided bill material.
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