The Dignity Act of 2025 – EB-3 Applicants & Employers

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The Dignity Act of 2025: A Game-Changer for EB-3 Applicants & Employers

“A bipartisan proposal introduced in Congress that aims to cut EB-3 backlogs, modernize processing, and strengthen America’s workforce.”

How It Helps Applicants How It Helps Employers Contact Your Representatives

About the Dignity Act of 2025

The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) is a bipartisan immigration proposal introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 15, 2025. Co-led by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), the bill seeks to upgrade U.S. immigration processes while addressing workforce needs, border management, and persistent backlogs affecting EB-3 applicants.

Because it combines legal immigration modernization with border security, observers consider it more viable than narrowly focused plans. For employers and workers, it points to a path that could be faster, fairer, and more predictable.

Bill Facts

Bill Number: H.R. 4393

Name: The Dignity Act of 2025

Date Introduced: July 15, 2025

Status: Introduced in the House of Representatives

Primary Sponsors:

Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL)
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX)

Focus: Bipartisan reform pairing border security with legal immigration modernization.

“A bipartisan plan to modernize the immigration system and reduce EB-3 visa backlogs.”

Key Links

Full Text of the Dignity Act Bill Congress Tracker What They Are Saying Dignity Act Overview One-pager on the Dignity Act Detailed Summary of the Dignity Act Section-by-section Breakdown Media Kit

How to Support the Dignity Act

Use the tools below to contact your House and Senate offices—and the White House—to request support for reforms that would significantly speed up EB-3 visa processing. The proposal has bipartisan interest; your message helps maintain momentum.

Step 1: Use an Automated Tool

Send a message in just a few clicks:

Democracy.io EmailCongress.com

Step 2: Contact Your Representatives

Prefer the official route? Find your elected officials:

Contact your U.S. Senators (by state) Find your U.S. House Representative

Draft Emails

Applicant Version Employer Version

Category: Labor and Workforce Email Subject: Please Support the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) to Reduce EB-3 Visa Backlogs Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name], As an EB-3 visa applicant, I respectfully request your support for the Dignity Act of 2025. Current wait times for employment-based visas are extremely long, creating uncertainty for applicants who want to contribute to the U.S. economy and build stable lives for their families. This bipartisan proposal would modernize the immigration system and reduce backlogs by increasing visa availability and improving processing. These changes would give workers like me a fairer, faster path to join the American workforce and help fill critical labor shortages. I urge you to co-sponsor and advocate for this bill. It offers practical benefits for both applicants and U.S. employers who rely on dependable, long-term employees. Thank you for your leadership and for considering my request. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Country of Origin]

Subject: Support the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) to Strengthen EB-3 Hiring Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name], As a U.S. employer facing persistent labor shortages, I ask you to support the Dignity Act of 2025. The reforms in this bill would reduce backlogs, improve processing, and make EB-3 recruitment more predictable, allowing us to plan training and onboarding with confidence. These changes would help workers arrive faster and stay longer, while giving families security that reduces attrition during the multi-year process. Please co-sponsor and advance this legislation. Sincerely, [Your Name], [Title] [Company], [City/State]

Step 3: Call the White House

White House Comment Line: 202-456-1111

Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET

For Employers

Share how delays affect recruitment, training schedules, and meeting local demand.

For Applicants

Explain the family and financial uncertainty caused by multi-year waits.

Step 4: Share on Social Media

Encourage others to support the Dignity Act of 2025 by posting on LinkedIn or X/Twitter.

For Employers

Highlight predictability for workforce planning and lower attrition.

For Applicants

Focus on shorter timelines and clearer paths to permanent residency.

Benefits to EB-3 Visa Employers and Applicants

Four Ways the Dignity Act Will Help EB-3 Visa Applicants

1. Faster Green Card Availability

Only the principal worker would count toward the annual green card cap (not spouses or children).
More slots opening reduces backlogs and long waits.
Applicants can reach permanent residency more quickly and with less uncertainty.

2. Faster Processing with Better Agency Support

Additional funding for DOL, USCIS and State speeds up certification, petitions and consular steps.
A new immigration coordinator improves communication between agencies.
Fewer bottlenecks mean a smoother journey from start to finish.

3. Family Stability and Protection

Family members would not consume visa numbers, reducing the risk that children “age out.”
Spouses and children remain fully included in the process.
Families gain peace of mind while planning their future in the U.S.

4. More Predictability in the Immigration Journey

Clearer timelines help plan education, finances and long-term goals.
Reduced uncertainty makes it easier to commit to EB-3 with confidence.
Applicants can anticipate when they’re likely to secure green cards.

Four Ways the Dignity Act Will Help EB-3 Visa Employers

1. Faster Green Card Availability

Counting only the principal worker increases available slots for hiring.
Employees can arrive sooner and remain longer.
Recruitment and onboarding can be planned with greater certainty.

2. Reduced Processing Delays

More resources for agencies reduce backlogs and paperwork delays.
Agency coordination streamlines inter-agency communication.
Fewer admin headaches and lower overall costs for employers.

3. Stronger Family Stability = Stronger Workforce Commitment

Families no longer counted against caps lowers risk of “age-out.”
Secure families are more committed and less likely to abandon the process.
Lower attrition during the 3+ year EB-3 wait time.

4. Predictability for Long-Term Workforce Planning

Clearer timelines reduce risk and uncertainty for staffing.
Budgeting and training schedules become more reliable.
EB-3 becomes a stronger, practical solution to chronic labor shortages.

Introduction of the Dignity Act 2025

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