To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates modification of application requirements Section 212(n)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, creates new application requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, and requires application review requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, definition changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Education, Finance, Civil Rights, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates modification of application requirements Section 212(n)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- Creates new application requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- Requires application review requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- Creates h–1B visa allocation Section 214(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- Requires specialty occupation to require an actual degree Section 214(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates modification of application requirements Section 212(n)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, creates new application requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, and requires application review requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Finance, Civil Rights, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates modification of application requirements Section 212(n)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, creates new application requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, and requires application review requirements Section 212(n)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Tuberville, …
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