S.Amdt. 1181
What it does: Rewrites page 1094, lines 16–24
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT)What it changes
1 change to S. 744
Rewrites page 1094, lines 16–24
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1094, lines 16–24 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (6) Treatment of spouses and children.--
Inserted: (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a spouse or child of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker--
Inserted: (i) shall not be entitled to a visa or any immigration status by virtue of the relationship of such spouse or child to such worker; and
Inserted: (ii) may be provided status as a nonimmigrant agricultural worker if the spouse or child is independently qualified for such status.
Inserted: (B) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)(i)--
Inserted: (i) an alien spouse and minor children of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker whose contract or offer of employment is for a period of 1 year or more may be admitted to the United States pursuant to clause (iii) or (iv) of section 101(a)(15)(W) during the period of the principal nonimmigrant agricultural worker's admission;
Inserted: (ii) such alien spouse and minor children shall not be counted against the numerical limitation in subsection (c); and
Inserted: (iii) such alien spouse shall be--
Inserted: (I) authorized to engage in employment in the United States during such period of admission; and
Inserted: (II) provided with an employment authorization document, stamp, or other appropriate work permit.
Inserted: (C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in subparagraph may be construed to require an employer of a nonimmigrant worker to provide housing or a housing allowance to the spouse or child of such worker.
Original wording
On page 1094, strike lines 16 through 24, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1181. Mr. LEAHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 1094, strike lines 16 through 24, and insert the following:
“(6) Treatment of spouses and children.--
“(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a spouse or child of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker--
“(i) shall not be entitled to a visa or any immigration status by virtue of the relationship of such spouse or child to such worker; and
“(ii) may be provided status as a nonimmigrant agricultural worker if the spouse or child is independently qualified for such status.
“(B) Exception.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)(i)--
“(i) an alien spouse and minor children of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker whose contract or offer of employment is for a period of 1 year or more may be admitted to the United States pursuant to clause (iii) or (iv) of section 101(a)(15)(W) during the period of the principal nonimmigrant agricultural worker's admission;
“(ii) such alien spouse and minor children shall not be counted against the numerical limitation in subsection (c); and
“(iii) such alien spouse shall be--
“(I) authorized to engage in employment in the United States during such period of admission; and
“(II) provided with an employment authorization document, stamp, or other appropriate work permit.
“(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in subparagraph may be construed to require an employer of a nonimmigrant worker to provide housing or a housing allowance to the spouse or child of such worker.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 11, 2013