Midterm results: no immediate change to H-1B rules

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the Nov 3 midterms. Immigration lawyers expect more congressional oversight of immigration policy, but no immediate change to H-1B or PERM rules. Most recent H-1B changes came through executive action and agency rulemaking, which continue regardless of the election result. Pending proposals affecting H-1B workers and students remain in the regulatory process.