Welcoming International Success Act

The Welcoming International Success Act would overturn a September 2025 presidential proclamation that imposed significant new restrictions on the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialized fields like technology, engineering, and healthcare. The bill would eliminate the $100,000 fee that employers must pay to sponsor new H-1B workers and restore wage-level requirements to 2024 standards, making it less expensive for companies to hire international professionals.

Proponents argue these changes would help universities, hospitals, research institutions, and technology companies that rely on skilled foreign workers to fill labor shortages. They contend the H-1B program strengthens the economy by bringing in talent in critical sectors rather than replacing American workers. Supporters include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Information Technology Industry Council. However, the bill faces an uncertain path in Congress, as Republican leadership has not scheduled hearings and some Republicans support even stricter restrictions on the H-1B program.