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HR 2285 105th Congress House Immigration Admission of nonimmigrants Aliens Congress Congressional reporting requirements Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Visas

To provide for the consideration, during fiscal year 1997, of petitions for classification under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act without regard to the numerical limitation applicable to such petitions, subject to a reduction in such limitation for fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 29, 1997 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Aug 4, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jul 29, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 29, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Attorney General to consider FY 1997 H-1B visa petitions (specialty occupations or fashion models) without regard to certain numerical limitations. Provides for certain FY 1998 corresponding visa reductions.

What's happening now August 4, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

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