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H.R.5921: High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced April 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (18 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants; (2) increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants; (3) establish the fiscal year worldwide level of employment-based immigrants at 140,000 plus the previous year's unused visas; and (4) establish the fiscal year worldwide level of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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| April 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |