S.Amdt. 1489
What it does: 5 changes: strikes text in 4 places, replaces text
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)What it changes
5 changes to S. 744
Change 1: Strikes page 1794, lines 3–7
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 1794, lines 3–7 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 1794, strike lines 3 through 7.
Change 2: Strikes page 1797, lines 17–21
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 1797, lines 17–21 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 1797, strike lines 17 through 21.
Change 3: Strikes page 1801, lines 20–24
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 1801, lines 20–24 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 1801, strike lines 20 through 24.
Change 4: Rewrites page 1825, line 9 through page 1826, line 5
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1825, line 9 through page 1826, line 5 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (B) Returning worker and renewing employer exemption.--Renewals of approved job slots and W visas by employers or workers in good standing shall not be counted toward the limits established under subsection (g)(1)(A) or factored into the formulaic determinations made under subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (g)(2).
Inserted: (C) Intending immigrants.--
Inserted: (i) Extension of period.--A registered visa holder shall continue to be a registered visa holder at the end of the 3-year period referred to in subparagraph (A) if the W nonimmigrant is the beneficiary of a petition for immigrant status filed pursuant to this Act.
Inserted: (ii) Termination of period.--The term of a registration position extended under clause (i) shall terminate on the date that is the earlier of--
Inserted: (I) the date an application or petition by or for a W nonimmigrant to obtain immigrant status is approved or denied by the Secretary; or
Inserted: (II) the date of the termination of such W nonimmigrant's employment with the registered employer.
Original wording
Beginning on page 1825, strike line 9 and all that follows through page 1826, line 5, and insert the following:
Change 5: Strikes page 1839, line 3 through page 1840, line 10
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 1839, line 3 through page 1840, line 10 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
Beginning on page 1839, strike line 3 and all that follows through page 1840, line 10.
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As printed
SA 1489. Mr. CORNYN 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 1794, strike lines 3 through 7.
On page 1797, strike lines 17 through 21.
On page 1801, strike lines 20 through 24.
Beginning on page 1825, strike line 9 and all that follows through page 1826, line 5, and insert the following:
“(B) Returning worker and renewing employer exemption.--Renewals of approved job slots and W visas by employers or workers in good standing shall not be counted toward the limits established under subsection (g)(1)(A) or factored into the formulaic determinations made under subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (g)(2).
“(C) Intending immigrants.--
“(i) Extension of period.--A registered visa holder shall continue to be a registered visa holder at the end of the 3-year period referred to in subparagraph (A) if the W nonimmigrant is the beneficiary of a petition for immigrant status filed pursuant to this Act.
“(ii) Termination of period.--The term of a registration position extended under clause (i) shall terminate on the date that is the earlier of--
“(I) the date an application or petition by or for a W nonimmigrant to obtain immigrant status is approved or denied by the Secretary; or
“(II) the date of the termination of such W nonimmigrant's employment with the registered employer.
Beginning on page 1839, strike line 3 and all that follows through page 1840, line 10.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 20, 2013