H.R.2984: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that aliens provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of that Act are counted, for purposes of determining whether the numerical limitation on the provision of such status has been reached, in a manner that is accurate, fair, and takes into account only those aliens who actually commence employment as such a nonimmigrant.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Oct. 2, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 27, 2001

Bill Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to take specified steps to ensure that the numerical limitation computation of H-1B visa (specialty occupation) nonimmigrant aliens accurately reflects the number of such aliens employed under such status in each fiscal year.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Oct. 2, 2001

Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.)

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