A new deal was reached to pass S386 which has placed some restrictions on the Green cards specifically for H1B workers and their families.
- For years 1 to 9 after the bill enacted, the H1B visa holders can only get a maximum of 70% green cards.
- Year 10 onwards, no more than 50% of the Green Cards can go to H1 visa holders & their dependents.
S386 Amendment Deal Points (New Deal Dec 2020)
S386 Amendment with Dick Durbin. ROW 5.75% green card reservations, no increase in GC numbers. Get 3 year i485 EAD after i140. No ageing out for H4 dependent.
By Anil Gupta Updated 2 Dec, 20Update Dec 2, 2020: S386 was renegotiated again before