To provide for the consideration, during fiscal year 1997, of petitions for classification under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act without regard to the numerical limitation applicable to such petitions, subject to a reduction in such limitation for fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.

Summary

Directs the Attorney General to consider FY 1997 H-1B visa petitions (specialty occupations or fashion models) without regard to certain numerical limitations. Provides for certain FY 1998 corresponding visa reductions.

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Timeline

1. 29 July 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 July 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 July 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 August 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 July 1997 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 July 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 July 1997

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Sponsors

• Zoe Lofgren · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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