Coming 245(i) extention

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Hexamon

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I was recently told (by a reliable source) that there's an upcoming "extention" to 245(i) - basically an ammendment allowing illigals who submit their application till certain date (presumably Dec02) to be eligable for 245(i). This would create another "bottleneck" for the ppl that submit LC after this date.

Q1: Any comments?

Q2: Was there any "extention" like this in past? During 2002? Meaning once Apr01 backlogs are hopefully over, is there going to be another backlog (from Apr01 to Nov02 period)?
 
May be

Hexamon,

Just a thought: may be they passed this new regulation extending H-1b for more than 6 years if your LC is pending for more than 365 days in anticipation of creating a new mess due to passing of another 245(i) extension in the near future.


RamFan
 
Hexamon

It all started in Summer 2001...
The legislation in question is called the Section 245i Extension Bill.

An extension of Section 245i was up for a vote on September 11. As a result of the terrorist attacks, the vote was deferred and the 245i extension died.

Again on March 12 2002, the House of Representatives passed HR 1885, a bill that would temporarily restore section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

I stop following 245i extension issue after March. I guess after yesterday's US Congress election result we should watch this more carefully.
 
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History -- HR 1885

----------------------------------------------------------------------------Sponsor: Rep Gekas, George W.(introduced 5/17/2001)
Related Bills: H.RES.365, H.R.3205, H.R.3525, S.778, S.1618, S.1749
Latest Major Action: 3/12/2002 Resolving differences / Conference -- House actions.
Status: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendments pursuant to H. Res. 365.
Title: To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.
Note: H.Res. 365 incorporated the text of H.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, in H.R. 1885, the Section 245(i) Extension Act. Subsequently H.R. 3525 became Public Law 107-173 on 5/14/2002.
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5/17/2001: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

5/18/2001: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

5/21/2001 3:38pm: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

5/21/2001 3:39pm: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2354-2363)

5/21/2001 4:27pm: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

5/21/2001 6:29pm: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2364-2365)

5/21/2001 6:41pm: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 43 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2354)

5/21/2001 6:41pm: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5/22/2001: Received in the Senate.

6/7/2001: Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

6/8/2001: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

9/6/2001: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9190-9192)

9/6/2001: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

9/10/2001: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

3/12/2002 6:57pm: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendments pursuant to H. Res. 365.

3/13/2002: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment.
 
Hexamon

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Similar Bill in Senate:
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H. Res. 365, Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 S. 778, Section 245(i) Extension Act of 2001 S. 2493, Uniting Families Act of 2002
While H. Res. 365 contains important border security measures, this legislation includes an extension of Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which permits illegal aliens to remain in the United States. On March 12, the House passed the resolution on suspension (no amendments and limited debate) 275 to 137 with 22 not voting (Roll Call Vote 53). Extension of 245(i), or amnesty, is also in both S. 778 and S. 2493. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle plans to bring an amnesty bill to the Senate floor for debate and a vote, but it has not yet been scheduled.

Source: "http://www.eagleforum.org"
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As far as I know, nothing happened after that. I will try to get some more info........
 
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