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S.1397: Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced May 15, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Skilled Worker Immigration and Fairness Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from the annual H-1B (specialty occupation/fashion models) visa cap an alien who has: (1) earned a master's or higher degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from an institution of higher education outside of the United States; or (2) been awarded a medical specialty certification based on post-doctoral training and experience...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 15, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) |