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L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act

Introduced: July 21, 2005 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Aug 23, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Jul 21, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 21, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise L-1 (intracompany transfers) nonimmigrant visa 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; and (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.

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.

What's happening now August 23, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

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