Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 4644, also known as the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021, aims to reform the employment-based immigration system in the United States. The bill seeks to eliminate the per-country cap on employment-based green cards, which currently limits the number of green cards that can be issued to individuals from any one country to 7% of the total number of green cards issued each year.

By removing the per-country cap, the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021 would create a more equitable system that prioritizes employment-based green card applicants based on their skills and qualifications, rather than their country of origin. This change is intended to reduce the backlog of green card applications for individuals from countries with high levels of immigration to the United States, such as India and China.

In addition to eliminating the per-country cap, the bill also includes provisions to increase the number of green cards available each year and to streamline the green card application process. These changes are designed to make it easier for highly skilled immigrants to obtain permanent residency in the United States, which in turn is expected to benefit the US economy by attracting and retaining top talent. Overall, the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021 represents a significant reform of the employment-based immigration system in the United States, with the goal of creating a more fair and efficient process for highly skilled immigrants seeking to make the United States their permanent home.