WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Admission of nonimmigrants

S. 3658, A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3658 would require the accreditation of English language training programs....

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H.R. 7093, To require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7093 would require the accreditation of English language training programs....

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S. 3181, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $447.91

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3114, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3114 would provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures, and it would improve conditions of detention for detainees....

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H.R. 6178, The Security through Termination Of Proliferation Act of 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6178 would strengthen existing legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by the governments of Iran, North Korea, and Syria....

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S. 3061, The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3061 would authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and it would enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons....

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H.R. 4080, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a separate nonimmigrant classification for fashion models - Cost per Average Family: $0.05

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4080 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a separate nonimmigrant classification for fashion models....

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H.R. 5060, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(P) of such Act to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments - Cost per Average Family: $0.01

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5060 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(P) of such Act to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments....

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P.L. 110-257, To exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5690 would exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, and it would provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility....

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H.R. 5924, The Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5924 would provide relief for the shortage of nurses in the United States....

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H.R. 5849, The Seasonal Workforce Assistance Act

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5849 would extend the returning worker exemption to the H-2B numerical limitation....

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H.R. 5817, To establish a new nonimmigrant category for Korean aliens seeking to enter the United States temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation, and for other purposes

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5817 would establish a new nonimmigrant category for Korean aliens seeking to enter the United States temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation....

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P.L. 110-362, To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5571 would extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates....

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S. 2839, The Global Competitiveness Act of 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2839 would provide emergency relief for United States businesses and industries currently employing temporary foreign workers and for other purposes....

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H.R. 5726, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5726 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers....

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H.R. 5722, The International Megan's Law of 2008

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5722 would mandate reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other sex offenders intending to engage in international travel, it would provide advance notice of convicted sex offenders who intend to travel outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, and it would prevent entry into the United States by any foreign sex offender....

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H.R. 5642, The Strengthening United States Technology And Innovation Now Act

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5642 would increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009....

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H.R. 5630, The Innovation Employment Act

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5630 would modify certain requirements with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants....

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P.L. 110-229, The Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2739 would authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, it would implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and it would amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003....

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H.R. 5495, The Relief for America's Small and Seasonal Businesses Act

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5495 would extend for one year the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for H-2B temporary workers....

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H.R. 1312, The Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1312 would expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability....

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S. 2653, The ACTION Act of 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2653 would further United States security by restoring and enhancing the competitiveness of the United States for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors and by facilitating business travel to the United States....

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S. 2616, The National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2008

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2616 would authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy....

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H.R. 5233, The Giving Relief to Our Small Businesses Act

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5233 would extend for two years the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for H-2B temporary workers....

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P.L. 110-181, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4925.89

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4986 would provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services....

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