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H.R.2702
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of L-1 intra-company transferree nonimmigrants.
Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 7/10/2003) Cosponsors (26)
Latest Major Action: 9/4/2003 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
SUMMARY AS OF:
7/10/2003--Introduced.
L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise L-1 nonimmigrant visa (intracompany transfers) provisions.
Prohibits entry of an L-1 worker unless the employer has filed a labor condition application with the Secretary of Labor which shall attest that: (1) wage and working condition comparability exists; (2) no strike or lockout exists in the occupational classification at the employment site; (3) the employer has notified the bargaining representative or the employees about the prospective L-1 hiring; (4) the L-1 application contains occupational classification and wage and working condition information; (5) there has not been nor will there be any lay-off of U.S. workers 180 days before or after the L-1 hiring; and (6) the employer shall not out-source, lease, or contract for L-1 placement with another firm.
Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) establish processes for receipt, investigation, and disposition of violation claims; (2) establish a process to permit an L-1 alien who files a complaint to work for another employer; and (3) report annually on the use of L-1 workers.
Sets forth employer violation provisions. Makes an employer liable for the return transportation costs of an L-1 worker dismissed from employment prior to the end of the authorized admission. Imposes a fee on an L-1 employer.
Establishes in the Treasury the L-1 Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account, which shall be used for data processing, labor enforcement, and training and education of U.S. workers.
Establishes an annual 35,000 L-1 visa limit.
Eliminates L-1 blanket visa authority.
Requires: (1) an L-1 worker to have a bachelor's degree or higher in his or her area of special knowledge; and (2) verification by the Secretary of State.
Increases the prior foreign employment requirement.
MAJOR ACTIONS:
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ALL ACTIONS:
- 7/10/2003:
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9/4/2003:
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
TITLE(S): (italics indicate a title for a portion of a bill)
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COSPONSORS(26), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-10] - 7/25/2003
Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] - 11/5/2003
Rep Emanuel, Rahm [IL-5] - 9/25/2003
Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] - 11/17/2004
Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] - 7/10/2003
Rep Gilchrest, Wayne T. [MD-1] - 7/25/2003
Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] - 7/10/2003
Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] - 3/16/2004
Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] - 7/24/2003
Rep Levin, Sander M. [MI-12] - 11/18/2003
Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 7/10/2003
Rep Miller, George [CA-7] - 7/10/2003
Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] - 3/16/2004
Rep Owens, Major R. [NY-11] - 7/10/2003
Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] - 1/28/2004
Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 11/18/2003
Rep Sanders, Bernard [VT] - 7/10/2003
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 10/15/2003
Rep Shays, Christopher [CT-4] - 7/10/2003
Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] - 12/8/2003
Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] - 9/11/2003
Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] - 4/20/2004
Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] - 7/10/2003
Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 9/5/2003
Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 9/17/2003
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 9/17/2003
COMMITTEE(S):
| Committee/Subcommittee: | Activity: | |
| House Judiciary | Referral, In Committee | Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims | Referral |
RELATED BILL DETAILS:
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AMENDMENT(S):
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