U.S. Congress - H.R.3146 American Innovation and Education Act of 2011
H.R.3146 - American Innovation and Education Act of 2011
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: American Innovation and Education Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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10/11/2011--Introduced.American Innovation and Education Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a priority worker immigrant visa for an alien who has a qualifying: (1) master's or higher degree in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematiOfficial Summary
10/11/2011--Introduced.American Innovation and Education Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a priority worker immigrant visa for an alien who has a qualifying:(1) master's or higher degree in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM degree) from a U.S. institution of higher education; and
(2) employment offer from a U.S. employer. Eliminates the foreign residency requirement for certain foreign students. Revises per country (and dependent) area limits to:
(1) eliminate employment-based limits, and
(2) increase family-based limits. Amends the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 to eliminate the provision requiring the reduction of annual Chinese (PRC) immigrant visas to offset status adjustments under such Act. Establishes in the Treasury the STEM Education and Training Account. Sets aside specified Account funds for:
(1) a STEM scholarship program for low-income U.S. students enrolled in degree programs in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics;
(2) a grant program to improve K-12 education, including through private-public partnerships; and
(3) programs for STEM capacity building at minority-serving institutions of higher education. Revises labor certification provisions, including:
(1) requiring the Department of Labor to adjudicate an application within 120 days, and
(2) creating an Established U.S. Recruiter designation for recruiters who regularly recruit U.S. workers. Establishes in the Treasury the Labor Certification Application Fee Account. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a pre-certification procedure for employers who file multiple petitions for employment-based immigrants or for certain nonimmigrant workers. Makes the discretionary fee for employment-based petitions and applications mandatory.
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Recent News Coverage
GOP's tech visa bill copies, literally, Democrat's bill
Lofgren's bill is HR 2161, and Labrador's is HR 3146. "It's kind of a novelty to take something word for word out of another bill, but it is probably not the first time it has happened in Congress," said Lofgren, in an interview. ...
Rep. Labrador Introduces Bill to Promote U.S. Innovation, Investment, Research
Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, has introduced legislation (HR 3146) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to "promote innovation, investment, and research in the US" The bill was introduced on Oct. 11 and has five co-sponsors. Co-sponsors includ
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CRS — Immigration of Foreign Nationals with Science, Technology ...
There may be renewed interest in establishing STEM visas in the 112th Congress, and several bills (H.R. 399, H.R. 2161, H.R. 3146, S. 1965, and S. 1986) have been introduced. The House Committee on the Judiciary held ...
CRS — Immigration of Foreign Nationals with Science, Technology ...
There may be renewed interest in establishing STEM visas in the 112th Congress, and several bills (H.R. 399, H.R. 2161, H.R. 3146, S. 1965, and S. 1986) have been introduced. The House Committee on the Judiciary held ...
CRS — Immigration of Foreign Nationals with Science, Technology ...
There may be renewed interest in establishing STEM visas in the 112th Congress, and several bills (H.R. 399, H.R. 2161, H.R. 3146, S. 1965, and S. 1986) have been introduced. The House Committee on the Judiciary held ...
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H.R.3146 American Innovation and Education Act of 2011
chokshi528
December 06, 2011
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December 01, 2011
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November 17, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Maryland. I support H.R.3146 - American Innovation and Education Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement." on Oct 24, 2011
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