US SB2941

H-1B visa holders must be recounted against the annual numerical cap after surpassing 3 years in H-1B status, eliminating the current exemption for workers previously counted

Eliminates the exemption from H-1B caps for workers employed by institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and government research organizations

Removes the provision allowing aliens to change status to H-1B nonimmigrant without counting against the cap

Requires H-1B workers who change employers to be counted against the annual numerical limitation when the new position is approved, even if previously counted