This bill, titled the "End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026," mandates a three-year pause on the issuance of all H-1B nonimmigrant visas starting from its enactment date. Following this pause, it implements substantial reforms to the H-1B program. These reforms include amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate dual intent for H-1B visa holders, meaning they cannot simultaneously seek permanent residency. The annual numerical limitation for H-1B visas would be drastically reduced to 25,000 per fiscal year , and the maximum visa duration would be shortened to three years . Further H-1B changes include imposing a new $100,000 fee on employers for each H-1B petition and requiring a minimum wage of $200,000 per year for H-1B workers. Employers would also need to attest to a lack of available U.S. workers and a prohibition on layoffs. The bill eliminates the H-1B lottery, instead prioritizing visas based on the highest wage levels offered . It also prohibits concurrent employment and bars third-party employment or staffing agencies from sponsoring or facilitating H-1B workers. The bill also removes provisions allowing spouses and minor children of H-1B visa holders to accompany them. Beyond H-1B visas, the legislation prohibits any federal agency, department, or instrumentality from filing petitions for or employing nonimmigrant visa holders. It also eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F and M student visa holders and revokes employment authorization for J visa holders. The bill significantly restricts the ability of most nonimmigrants and those with temporary authorized presence to adjust their status to permanent residence and prohibits changes from one nonimmigrant classification to another.