House introduces bill to address employment-based green card backlogs
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Representative [Name not provided in source] introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act of 2026 in the House. The bill focuses on the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process, which is the first step employers take to sponsor a foreign worker for a permanent resident visa (a green card).
Why it matters: This is an administrative proposal intended to speed up the initial stages of the employment-based green card process by changing how labor certifications are handled.
Who it affects
- Foreign workers seeking permanent residency through employer sponsorship
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a bill referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary; check the official text for specific procedural changes before relying on it.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document