H.R.1791 - STAPLE Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B nonimmigrants. as introduced.
  • Short: STAPLE Act as introduced.
  • Short: Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 as introduced.

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12/06/10
DocuBase Article: CRS -- Foreign Science and Engineering Presence ...

H.R. 1791, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy Act (STAPLE), would place numerical limitations on immigrants who have been awarded a doctorate degree in the scientific disciplines from a U.S. institution and who ...

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11/02/10
Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Foreign Science and ...

H.R. 1791, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy Act (STAPLE), would place numerical limitations on immigrants who have been awarded a doctorate degree in the scientific disciplines from a U.S. institution and who ...

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11/02/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Foreign Science and Engineering ...

H.R. 1791, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy Act (STAPLE), would place numerical limitations on immigrants who have been awarded a doctorate degree in the scientific disciplines from a U.S. institution and who ...

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10/28/10
Full of aroma and bouquet..: 미국 이민 개혁안 어디로 가니?

H.R. 1791은 외국인이 미국에서 Science, Technology, Engineering, 또는 Math에 관련된 학과에서 박사학위를 취득한 경우 영구적으로 살 수 있도록하고 H-1B 비자의 쿼터 적용을 받지 않게(?) 하는 법안을 담고

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10/26/10
Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in US Institutions and ...

HR 1791, Stopping Trained in America Ph.Ds from Leaving the Economy Act (STAPLE), would place numerical limitations on immigrants who have been awarded a doctorate degree in the scientific disciplines from a US institution and who have ...

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05/18/10
Mu Tau Mu virtual alumnae chapter of Alpha Chi Omega - MTM Blog ...

The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Prevention Act (H. R. 1791) is scheduled to be the first bill voted on during the House session this morning. You will be able to watch the vote on CSPAN. It should occur between 10:20-11:00 a.m. EST. ...

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05/17/10
Sprinklered versus non-sprinklered « MJ Sorority

Department of Education preliminary report on Virginia Tech: http://ow.ly/1N4MW 3 days ago; RT @NPCWomen: Read the note on Facebook for more info on the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Prevention Act (H. R. 1791). http://bit.ly/djgIem 4 days ...

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04/27/10
H.R.5193: StartUp Visa Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

미국 이민 개혁안 어디로 가니? S. 3029 and H.R. 5193는 새로운 비자를 제정하여 외국 기업인이 Venture capital 회사의 지원으로 자본금 $250000의 회사를 설립하고 5명 이상의 미국인을 고용토록 장려하는

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04/13/10
Green card for Postdocs / Phds » Blog Archive » Visa Bulletin May 2010

There is a legislation in congress called “Stopping Trained in America PhDs from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act (HR 1791)”. It was last referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, ...

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04/13/10
Green card for Postdocs / Phds » Blog Archive » Visa Bulletin May 2010

There is a legislation in congress called “Stopping Trained in America PhDs from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act (HR 1791)”. It was last referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, ...

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03/30/10
Vote: STAPLE Act (HR 1791)

Vote: STAPLE Act(HR 1791) ... Text of Legislation: HR 1791 IH. 111th CONGRESS. 1st Session. H. R. 1791. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States ...

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01/24/10
January 25, 2010 - Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People

H.R. 1791, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy Act (STAPLE), would place numerical limitations on immigrants who have been awarded a doctorate degree in the scientific disciplines from a U.S. institution and who ...

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11/01/09
Congress sends bill to president that extends state residency ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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10/29/09
White House Claims 'Stimulus' Saved/Created 650000 Jobs (but it ...

Hey Folks another new crummy bill by House person Jeff Flake of AZ a republican --H.R.1791 : To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of ...

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10/27/09
Warung Pak Utih: Study: No Shortage of Engineers

and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) have this month been urging colleagues to co-sponsor H.R. 1791, the so-called "STAPLE" Act of 2009. It would exempt foreign-born individuals who have earned an American PhD in STEM fields from annual limits on ...

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10/20/09
As Obama weighs immigration overhaul, US and foreign workers agree ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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10/05/09
PR 101 : Research, Research, Research « Nicolestipp's Blog

Congress should pass HR 1791; Americans must work harder at conserving energy; The government should repeal laws that stifle the creation of new business. Middle – 3 subjective assertions followed by objective evidence ...

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09/24/09
AP Interview: Latino leader wants immigration reform in parts if ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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09/16/09
New Measure Proposes Unlimited H-1Bs and Viridity Cards for Root PH.

HR 1791 , named the Stopping Trained in America Ph.Ds From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (aka STAPLE Act') , would extinguish numeric restrictions for greenish cards and H-1Bs for foreign subjects who realizedPh. ...

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08/10/09
Immigration Reform On The Backburner - Capital Commerce (usnews.com)

Otherwise they would have listened to the voice of President of Stanford, and actions of the new world order corporates like Google and at least passed HR-1791 STAPLE Act for STEM. Is this the same Obama who promised to be sensible ...

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08/05/09
Petitions for employment-based US green cards down sharply in poor ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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08/04/09
STAPLE Act (Introduced in House)

HR 1791. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be ...

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08/04/09
new bill for phds green card waiting for approval-小鱼儿和小螃蟹 ...

If passed, the Stopping Trained in America PhDs from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act (HR 1791), would end up benefiting the Indians and Chinese the most, as students from these two countries account for a majority of the PhD students ...

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07/28/09
Economic downturn helping stem immigrants' dangerous sea voyages ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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07/22/09
House panel approves measure granting US residency to some ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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07/20/09
Green card for Postdocs / Phds » Blog Archive » US Congress Bill ...

If passed, the Stopping Trained in America PhDs from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act (HR 1791), would end up benefiting the Indians and Chinese the most, as students from these two countries account for a majority of the PhD students ...

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07/20/09
Green card for Postdocs / Phds » Blog Archive » US Congress Bill ...

If passed, the Stopping Trained in America PhDs from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act (HR 1791), would end up benefiting the Indians and Chinese the most, as students from these two countries account for a majority of the PhD students ...

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07/17/09
Same-sex couples make push for inclusion in coming immigration ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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07/07/09
Senate Democrat says coming immigration bill to be more generous ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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07/02/09
Now, printable batteries that can be integrated into ATM cards ...

Jeff Flake, Republican member of the House of Representatives, last week introduced what he calls the Stopping Trained in America PhDs From Leaving the Economy Act of 2009 (HR 1791) to stem a reverse brain drain of highly skilled ...

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