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H.R.6039: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for per
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 13, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (26 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include among those aliens not subject to worldwide numerical immigrant limitations persons who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. institution of higher education in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and who have an employment offer from a U.S. employer in a field related to such degree.
(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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May 13, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |