Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023
Summary
Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023
This bill increases the number of employment-based immigration visas available.
The total number of additional visas made available under this bill shall be based on a formula relating to certain types of visas issued from FY1992-FY2021. These visas shall be available in FY2024 and in subsequent fiscal years until they are used.
Furthermore, the yearly cap on the number of employment-based immigration visas that are made available to a single country shall not apply to the visas made available under this bill. (Generally, individuals from a single country may only receive up to 7% of such visas made available in a fiscal year.)
Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 24, 2025