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S 2792 108th Congress Senate Immigration Administrative fees Administrative remedies Admission of nonimmigrants Alien labor Aliens Associations, institutions, etc. Athletes Department of Homeland Security Economics and Public Finance Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Labor and Employment Law Skilled labor Sports and Recreation Visas

A bill to permit athletes to receive nonimmigrant status under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 13, 2004 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Sep 13, 2004
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 13, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9131-9132)
Sep 13, 2004
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to allow professional athletes (including members of minor league teams that are affiliated with professional sports team associations) and members or coaches of certain amateur sports leagues to enter the United States on P-1 nonimmigrant visas (currently, limited to athletes performing at an "internationally recognized level of performance").

Eliminates consultation requirements applicable to the Secretary of Homeland Security's approval of such visas.

Requires the Secretary to permit a petition to seek P-1 classification for multiple alien athletes. Prohibits additional fees for such petitions.

Requires the Secretary to allow athletes or their employers to seek admission for such athletes under INA provisions other than P-1 provisions.

What's happening now September 13, 2004

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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