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H.R. 6412: 

Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:53 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA19] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R. 6412, the Attracting the Best and Brightest Act, would add 50,000 new visas to a new employment-based priority category for aliens who have a master’s degree or higher in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), from a U.S. institution of higher education. Visas that are unused by the end of each financial year continue past the end of the year. The Department of Homeland Security has to publicly release a monthly report with details regarding the visas awarded under the new category.

  • Read more about Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012

H.R. 3823: 

Adjusted Residency for Military Service Act

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:49 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. David Rivera [R-FL25, 2011-2013] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would amnesty certain illegal aliens under the pretense of increasing military readiness. More specifically, it would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal proceedings for certain illegal aliens and adjust their standing to conditional lawful permanent resident (LPR) status for six years if they lived in the United States for five continuous years before the bill’s enactment.

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H.R. 3146: 

American Innovation and Education Act of 2011

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 4:05 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Raúl Labrador [R-ID1] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R. 3146, American Innovation and Education Act of 2011, would exempt aliens who earn a graduate degree in math, science, technology, or engineering at a United States institution from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. In addition, it would increase the numerical limitation per foreign state from 7 percent to 15 percent and make administrative changes to the STEM Education and Training Account, which collects application fees and distributes grants and scholarships to educational institutions.

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H.R. 2185: 

Refugee Protection Act of 2011

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:06 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA19] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R. 2185, the Refugee Protection Act, would eliminate the 1-year application deadline for asylum, thus allowing more opportunities to enter in the United States. In addition, it would waive the inadmissibility ban for certain terrorist activities and would require new detention facilities to be located within 50 miles of a major city. Furthermore, it would expedite and make the overall process for asylum seekers more comfortable by providing them with full medical care, housing, legal representation, toiletries, medication, long distance phone calls, and translators.

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H.R. 2161: 

IDEA Act of 2011

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:08 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA19] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would provide green cards to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates from U.S. universities. Specifically, it would allow graduating students to convert their student visas into H-1B visas (exempting them from the numerical limitations) and later allowing them to adjust their status. Furthermore, it would allow a graduating student to extend their visa on an annual basis until their H-1B credentials have been certified.

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H.R. 1842: 

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:03 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA28, 2003-2013] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R. 1842, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, would grant amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 35 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came (illegally) to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration."

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H.R. 1293: 

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2011

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 2:59 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN5] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R.

  • Read more about Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2011

H.R. 399: 

STAPLE Act

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:35 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R. 399, the STAPLE Act, would exempt aliens who earn a Ph.D degree in math, science, technology, or engineering at a United States institution from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. Specifically, this legislation would offer permanent residence status to doctors, teachers, and engineers, driving down wages and creating undue competition for high-skilled American workers.

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H.R. 218: 

People Resolved to Obtain an Understanding of Democracy Act

Published:  Thu, Jan 23rd 2014 @ 3:25 pm EST

Sponsored by:  Rep. Joe Baca [D-CA43, 2003-2013] in the 112th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

H.R. 218, the PROUD Act, would amnesty and provide citizenship for certain illegal aliens as a reward for graduating high school. Specifically, the alien would have to be under 25 years old at the date of application; complete grades 6 through 12; complete a curriculum that reflects knowledge of United States history, government, and civics; provide transcripts from their school(s), and provide a copy of their high school diploma. This legislation would further reward illegal aliens by reducing the naturalization application fee by 50 percent.

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