To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)Legislative Activity
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 128.
May 17, 2006
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 128.
May 17, 2006
Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Amendment SA 3965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 128.
May 17, 2006
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3965 proposed by Senator Cornyn.
May 17, 2006
Amendment SA 3965 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S4680-4683, S4684-4685, S4686-4687) To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.
May 17, 2006
Amendment SA 3965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 128. (text as modified: CR S4680)
May 17, 2006
Senate amendment submitted
May 15, 2006
Votes
1 roll call on this amendment
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SA 3965. Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Kyl) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2611, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: On page 295, strike lines 14 through 16 and insert the following: ``(B) by the alien, if-- ``(i) the alien has maintained such nonimmigrant status in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 4 years; ``(ii) an employer attests that the employer will employ the alien in the offered job position; and ``(iii) the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies that there are not sufficient United States workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to fill the job position. ______