H-2A Improvement Act
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S 852 — H-2A Improvement Act
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2530-2531)
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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Authorizes such alien to petition to become a lawful permanent resident after having worked as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker in the United States for not fewer than 33 of the preceding 36 months.
Bill Text
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Read S 852 on the official United States source →Action History
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2530-2531)
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2530)
Sponsors
- Patrick Leahy · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 852 do?
- H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Authorizes such alien to petition to become a lawful permanent resident after having worked as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker in the United States for not fewer than 33 of the preceding 36 months.
- Who sponsors S 852?
- S 852 is sponsored by Patrick Leahy (D).
- What is the current status of S 852?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 852?
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