ASSIMILATION Act American System for Sustainable Immigration...
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes.
SB4546 aims to overhaul the current immigration system by introducing a national-interest standard, which would prioritize immigrants who can benefit the U.S. the most. It seeks to eliminate certain family-based immigration categories and revise rules around moral character, diversity immigrants, and public-charge requirements. The bill also proposes changes to employment-based immigration, H-1B visas, and asylum procedures, as well as stricter enforcement for unlawful presence and visa overstays.
This legislation would impact a wide range of individuals, including family-based immigrants, employment-based applicants, and those seeking asylum. It would also affect employers and sponsors who would need to meet new standards to support immigrants. The changes could make it more challenging for certain groups to immigrate to the U.S., while also potentially expediting the process for others deemed to have the greatest national interest.
SB4546 was introduced on May 14, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. As of now, it is in the early stages of the legislative process, and further steps such as committee review and potential amendments are expected.
