Americans First Immigration Act
Rep. Moore Introduces Americans First Immigration Act to End Diversity Lottery and Limit Family Visas
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It was recently introduced and is waiting for further action from these groups. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill proposes very large changes that do not currently have the broad support needed to pass both the House and the Senate.
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The bill would completely replace the existing employment-based visa categories (EB-1 through EB-5) with a points-based system that heavily favors high earners, STEM degree holders, and English speakers. Current visa holders and those in the pipeline for employment-based green cards would see their pending petitions invalidated or frozen, with only a limited number of transition visas available through fiscal year 2028. This is a fundamental restructuring of how work-based immigration operates in the United States.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Rep. Barry Moore introduced the Americans First Immigration Act to overhaul the US legal immigration system. The bill proposes ending the Diversity Visa Lottery and replacing employment-based green cards with a points-based merit system focusing on education, English skills, and high wages.
New US immigration bill proposes to scrap green card lottery, limit family-based visas
The proposed Americans First Immigration Act seeks to prioritize high-skilled workers by introducing a points-based system. It would end the green card lottery and restrict family sponsorship to spouses and minor children, preventing citizens from sponsoring parents or adult siblings.
Rep. Barry Moore introduces Americans First Immigration Act to overhaul US immigration
The Americans First Immigration Act would shift the U.S. toward a points-based system where applicants are scored on English proficiency, education, and salary. It requires job offers to pay at least 200% of the state median wage and ends the diversity lottery and parent sponsorships.
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Americans First Immigration Act
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