Assimilation Act

The ASSIMILATION Act would overhaul U.S. immigration law by establishing a national-interest standard for visa admissions, ending family-sponsored and diversity visa categories, tightening public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revising naturalization and asylum procedures, eliminating Optional Practical Training without statutory authorization, and requiring stricter employment eligibility verification. It aims to replace the current family-based and lottery-driven system with a merit-based approach prioritizing economic self-sufficiency, cultural assimilation, and protection of U.S. workers. The bill affects immigrants seeking visas, green cards, or citizenship, as well as employers sponsoring foreign workers and federal agencies administering immigration benefits.