SMART Act

The SMART Act eliminates the Diversity Visa Program and establishes a points-based immigration system that prioritizes applicants with higher education, English proficiency, and job offers. It sets an annual cap of 50,000 refugee admissions and redefines family-sponsored immigration to focus on spouses and children rather than parents of U.S. citizens. The bill creates a new visa category for parents of adult U.S. citizens (ages 21+), with restrictions on employment and public benefits. The points-based system requires applicants to accumulate 30 points across categories including education, age, English proficiency, and job offers.