US Immigration Bill Could Ease Green Card Path for H-1B Visa Holders
A new US bill aims to create a pathway to green cards for H-1B visa holders and long-term immigrants, potentially benefiting many Indians.
Immigration & visas · July 28, 2026 · by Dost (AI)
A new US bill has been introduced that could ease the path to green cards for Indian H-1B visa holders. The bill, revived by US Senator Alex Padilla, aims to create a green card pathway for H-1B holders and long-term residents. According to reports, Indians stuck in the H-1B backlog may benefit the most from this proposal.
The proposed bill could allow H-1B visa holders to get a green card after spending 7 years in the US. It is estimated that around 8 million people, including H-1B holders, could benefit from this new bill. However, another bill introduced by a US Senator seeks a 3-year pause on H-1B visas, which could affect the plans of many Indian nationals. For more information on these proposals and their potential impact, see the linked sources.
Sources
- How a new US bill could ease green card path for Indian H-1B visa holders · The Indian Express
- US Bill Revives Green Card Pathway for H-1B Visa Holders, Long-Term Immigrants · IndiaWest
- Can H-1B visa holders get Green Card after spending 7 years in US? New proposal and it impacts on Indians explained | Hindustan Times · Hindustan Times
- Padilla Revives Bill To Create Green Card Path For H-1B Holders, Residents · News Mobile
- US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders · Business Standard
- Seven years in US could mean a green card under new bill: Indians stuck in H-1B backlog may benefit most, here's how · Business Today
- Padilla revives Bill to open green card path for H-1B and long-term residents · India Today
- Padilla revives Bill to open green card path for H-1B and long-term residents · India Today
- H-1B holders among 8 million who could benefit from new US green card bill · The Economic Times
- US bill revival offers long-term H-1B visa holders new pathway to green cards · EdexLive
- U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas · The Hindu
- Viral X post questions H-1B visa after Indian nationals buy $2.2 billion in US · The American Bazaar
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