S.Amdt. 1293
What it does: Inserts new text on page 1829, between lines 20 and 21
Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK)What it changes
1 change to S. 744
Inserts new text on page 1829, between lines 20 and 21
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (C) Set aside.--
Inserted: (i) In general.--Of the registered positions authorized under each of clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), 5,000 shall be set aside for W nonimmigrants who will be employed in areas of Alaska designated by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development in an occupation in the seafood processing industry that has been designated by the Commissioner as a shortage occupation.
Inserted: (ii) Release of visas.--Any visas set aside in a program year pursuant to clause (i) that are not issued by July 1st of such year, shall be made available for W nonimmigrants not described in clause (i).
Original wording
On page 1829, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1293. Mr. BEGICH 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 1829, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:
“(C) Set aside.--
“(i) In general.--Of the registered positions authorized under each of clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), 5,000 shall be set aside for W nonimmigrants who will be employed in areas of Alaska designated by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development in an occupation in the seafood processing industry that has been designated by the Commissioner as a shortage occupation.
“(ii) Release of visas.--Any visas set aside in a program year pursuant to clause (i) that are not issued by July 1st of such year, shall be made available for W nonimmigrants not described in clause (i).
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Senate amendment submitted
June 17, 2013