New immigration bill & visa retrogression?!!!

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Are there any provisions in the new immigration bill in the Senate that addresses the visa retrogression for employment-based applications? They are talking about sweeping immigration bill.....I wonder if it's going to reduce or increase the backlog...........
 
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Title: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] (introduced 4/7/2006) Cosponsors (6)
Related Bills: H.R.4437, S.2454, S.2612
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Senate floor actions. Status: Considered by Senate.
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SUMMARY AS OF:
4/7/2006--Introduced.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, document integrity, and mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at or between ports of entry; and (4) Central American gangs.

Border Tunnel Prevention Act - Provides criminal penalties for construction, financing, or use of illegal border tunnels or passages.

Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2006 - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county: (1) no more than 100 miles from a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico; or (2) more than 100 miles from any such border but which is a high impact area.

Sets forth interior enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) alien terrorists; (2) alien street gang members; (3) illegal entry and reentry; (4) passport and immigration fraud; (5) criminal aliens; (6) voluntary departure; (7) detention and alternatives; (8) criminal penalties; (9) alien smuggling; (10) tribal lands security; (11) state and local enforcement of immigration laws; (12) expedited removal; and (13) alien protection from sex offenders.

Makes it unlawful to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer for a fee an unauthorized alien.

Establishes in the Treasury the Employer Compliance Fund.

Provides for additional worksite and fraud detection personnel.

Provides for a report examining the impacts of the current and proposed annual grants of legal status, including immigrant and nonimmigrant status, along with the current level of illegal immigration, on U.S. infrastructure and quality of life.

Establishes a temporary guest worker program (H-2C visa). Provides: (1) that the Secretary of Homeland Security shall determine H-2C eligibility; (2) for a three-year admission with one additional three-year extension; (3) issuance of H-4 nonimmigrant visas for accompanying or following spouse and children; (4) for U.S. worker protection; (5) for implementation of an alien employment management system; and (6) establishment of a Temporary Worker Task Force.

Expands the S-visa (witness/informant) classification.

Limits the L-visa (intracompany transfer) classification.

Fairness in Immigration Litigation Act of 2006 - Sets forth provisions respecting remedies for immigration legislation.

Sets forth backlog reduction provisions respecting: (1) family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant levels; (2) country limits; (3) immigrant visa allocations; (4) minor children; (5) shortage occupations; and (6) student and advanced degree visas.

Widows and Orphans Act of 2006 - Establishes a special immigrant category for certain children and women at risk of harm.

Immigrant Accountability Act of 2006 - Provides permanent resident status adjustment for a qualifying illegal alien (and the spouse and children of such alien) who has been in the United States for five years and employed (with exceptions) for specified periods of time.

Authorizes mandatory departure and immigrant or nonimmigrant reentry for a qualifying illegal alien who has been present and employed in the United States since January 7, 2004. Establishes a three-year mandatory departure status, and sets forth immigration prohibitions and penalties for failure to depart or delayed departure. Subjects the spouse or children of a principal alien to the same conditions as such alien, except that if such alien meets the departure requirement the spouse and children will be deemed to have done so.

Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2006, or AgJOBS Act of 2006 - Establishes a pilot program (Blue Card program) for adjustment to permanent resident status of qualifying agricultural workers who have worked in the United States during the two-year period ending December 31, 2005, and have been employed for specified periods of time subsequent to enactment of this Act.

Revises the H-2A (temporary agricultural worker) program.

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2006 or the DREAM Act of 2006 - Eliminates denial of an unlawful alien's eligibility for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such state residence. Authorizes cancellation of removal and adjustment to conditional permanent resident status of certain alien students who are long-term U.S. residents.

Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) additional Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice immigration personnel; and (2) the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - Provides that fingerprints provided by a qualifying individual at the time of military enlistment shall satisfy naturalization fingerprint requirements. Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish the position of Citizenship Advocate at each military entry processing station.

State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act - Provides state courts grants to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand court proceedings, and allocates funds for a related court interpreter technical assistance program.

Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act - Provides for: (1) a port of entry infrastructure assessment study; (2) a national land border security plan; and (3) a port of entry technology demonstration program.

September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act - Provides permanent resident status adjustment or cancellation of removal and permanent resident status adjustment for a qualifying alien who was on September 10, 2001, the wife, child, or dependent son or daughter of a lawful nonimmigrant alien who died as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.

Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) noncitizen Armed Forces membership; (2) nonimmigrant status for athletes; (3) extension of returning worker exemption; (4) surveillance programs, including aerial and unmanned aerial surveillance; (5) a Northern Border Prosecution Initiative; (6) reimbursement of Southern Border State and county prosecutors for prosecuting federally initiated drug cases; (7) conditional nonimmigrant worker-related grants; (8) border security on federal land; and (9) parole and status adjustment relief for qualifying widows and orphans.


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MAJOR ACTIONS:
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ALL ACTIONS:
4/7/2006:
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
4/24/2006:
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
5/15/2006:
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4530-4549)
5/15/2006:
S.AMDT.3961 Amendment SA 3961 proposed by Senator Cornyn for Senator Isakson. (consideration: CR S4537; text: CR S4537)
To prohibit the granting of legal status, or adjustment of current status, to any individual who enters or entered the United States in violation of Federal law unless the border security measures authorized under Title I and section 233 are fully completed and fully operational.
5/16/2006:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4575-4610)
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3961 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4575-4577)
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3994 Amendment SA 3994 proposed by Senator Salazar. (consideration: CR S4577-4585; text: CR S4577)
To prohibit implementation of title IV and title VI until the President determines that implementation of such titles will strengthen the national security of the United States.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3961 Amendment SA 3961 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 55. Record Vote Number: 121.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3994 Amendment SA 3994 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 16. Record Vote Number: 122.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.4017 Amendment SA 4017 proposed by Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S4585-4600; text: CR S4585)
To prohibit aliens who are currently outside the United States from participating in the H-2C guestworker visa program.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.4017 Motion to table amendment SA 4017 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 28. Record Vote Number: 123.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3981 Amendment SA 3981 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S4600-4603; text: CR S4600)
To reduce the number of H-2C nonimmigrants to 200,000 during any fiscal year.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3981 Motion to table amendment SA 3981 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 18 - 79. Record Vote Number: 124.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3981 Amendment SA 3981 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3999 Amendment SA 3999 proposed by Senator Kerry. (consideration: CR S4603-4605)
To improve the capacity of the United States Border Patrol to rapidly respond to threats to border security.
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.3999 Amendment SA 3999 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4603-4604)
5/16/2006:
S.AMDT.4027 Amendment SA 4027 proposed by Senator Kyl. (consideration: CR S4605-4610; text: CR S4605-4606)
To make certain aliens ineligible for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status or Deferred Mandatory Departure status.
5/17/2006:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4648-4687)
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4027 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4648-4651)
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4027 Amendment SA 4027 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 125.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3979 Amendment SA 3979 proposed by Senator Sessions. (consideration: CR S4651-4665, S4675; text: CR S4651-4652)
To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the United States.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3963 Amendment SA 3963 proposed by Senator Vitter. (consideration: CR S4665-4674, S4676; text: CR S4665)
To strike the provisions related to certain undocumented individuals.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3971 Amendment SA 3971 proposed by Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S4674-4675)
To amend the temporary worker program.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3979 Amendment SA 3979 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 16. Record Vote Number: 126.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3971 Amendment SA 3971 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S4675)
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4018 Amendment SA 4018 proposed by Senator Leahy for Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S4675-4676, S4676-4677; text: CR S4676)
To extend the deadline given to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the implementation of a new travel document plan for border crossings to June 1, 2009.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3963 Amendment SA 3963 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 33 - 66. Record Vote Number: 127.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4018 Amendment SA 4018 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4000 Amendment SA 4000 proposed by Senator Santorum. (consideration: CR S4677-4679; text: CR S4677-4678)
To allow additional countries to participate in the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act if they meet certain criteria.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4000 Amendment SA 4000 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3965 Amendment SA 3965 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S4680-4683, S4684-4685, S4686-4687)
To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.4064 Amendment SA 4064 proposed by Senator Inhofe. (consideration: CR S4685-4686; text: CR S4685-4686)
To amend title 4 United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US citizens.
5/17/2006:
S.AMDT.3965 Amendment SA 3965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 128. (text as modified: CR S4680)
5/18/2006:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4727-4791)
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4064 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4727, S4735-4739, S4752-4559, S4761-4770)
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4066 Amendment SA 4066 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S4730-4733; text: CR S4730)
To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for adjustment of status.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4066 Amendment SA 4066 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 129.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3985 Amendment SA 3985 proposed by Senator Ensign. (consideration: CR S4739-4747; text: CR S4739)
To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that persons who receive an adjustment of status under this bill are not able to receive Social Security benefits as a result of unlawful activity.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3985 Motion to table amendment SA 3985 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 130.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4029 Amendment SA 4029 proposed by Senator Akaka. (consideration: CR S4747-4750: text: CR S4747)
To grant the children of Filipino World War II veterans special immigrant status for purposes of family reunification.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4029 Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3964 Amendment SA 3964 proposed by Senator Vitter. (consideration: CR S4750-4752: text: CR S4750)
To modify the burden of proof requirements for purposes of adjustment of status.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3964 Amendment SA 3964 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4073 Amendment SA 4073 proposed by Senator Salazar. (consideration: CR S4757-4762, S4770; text: CR S4757)
To declare that English is the common and unifying language of the United States, and to preserve and enhance the role of the English language.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4064 Amendment SA 4064 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 34. Record Vote Number: 131. (text as modified: CR S4735)
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4073 Amendment SA 4073 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number: 132. (text as modified: CR S4761-4762)
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4072 Amendment SA 4072 proposed by Senator Clinton. (consideration: CR S4770-4772, S4774-4775; text: CR S4770-4771)
To establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to States and local governments for the costs of providing health care and educational services to noncitizens, and to provide additional funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4038 Amendment SA 4038 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S4772-4774, S4775-4776; text: CR S4772-4773)
To require aliens seeking adjustment of status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Deferred Mandatory Departure status under section 245C of such Act to pay a supplemental application fee, which shall be used to provide financial assistance to States for health and educational services for noncitizens.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4072 Amendment SA 4072 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 133.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4038 Amendment SA 4038 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 32. Record Vote Number: 134.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3969 Amendment SA 3969 proposed by Senator Cornyn for Senator Kyl. (consideration: CR S4776-4786; text: CR S4776)
To prohibit H-2C nonimmigrants from adjusting to lawful permanent resident status.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3969 Motion to table amendment SA 3969 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 35. Record Vote Number: 135.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4076 Amendment SA 4076 proposed by Senator Ensign. (consideration: CR S4786-4788; text as modified: CR S4786)
To authorize the use of the National Guard to secure the southern border of the United States.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3998 Amendment SA 3998 proposed by Senator Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S4788)
To improve the United States ability to detain illegal aliens.
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.3998 Amendment SA 3998 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S4788)
5/18/2006:
S.AMDT.4009 Amendment SA 4009 proposed by Senator Chambliss. (consideration: CR S4788-4789; text: CR S4788-4789)
To modify the wage requirements for employers seeking to hire H-2A and blue card agricultural workers.
5/19/2006:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4820-4830)
5/19/2006:
S.AMDT.4009 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4820)
5/19/2006:
S.AMDT.4076 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4820)
5/19/2006:
S.AMDT.4038 Amendment SA 4038, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4823-4830; text as modified: CR S4823)
5/22/2006:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4849-4860, S4862-4880, S4880-4881)
5/22/2006:
S.AMDT.4009 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4849, S4863-4871)
5/22/2006:
S.AMDT.4076 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4849, S4871-4873)
5/22/2006:
S.AMDT.4009 Motion to table amendment SA 4009 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 136.
5/22/2006:
S.AMDT.4076 Amendment SA 4076 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 10. Record Vote Number: 137.
5/22/2006:
S.AMDT.4087 Amendment SA 4087 proposed by Senator Feinstein. (consideration: CR S4851-4860, S4873-4874, S4875)
To modify the conditions under which aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States are granted legal status.
5/22/2006:
Cloture motion presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4880; text: CR S4880)
5/23/2006:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4924-4936, S4936-4957)
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4087 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4924-4936; text as modified: CR S4924-4927)
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4087 Amendment SA 4087 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 61. Record Vote Number: 138.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4117 Amendment SA 4117 proposed by Senator Leahy. (consideration: CR S4938-4941, S4942-4943, S4951-4952; text: CR S4939)
To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding restrictions on the admission of aliens.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4177 Amendment SA 4177 proposed by Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S4941-4942, S4943-4946, S4952-4954)
To provide a substitute to title III.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4106 Amendment SA 4106 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S4947-4948, S4950-4951, S4954)
To enhance the enforcement of labor protections for United States workers and guest workers.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4142 Amendment SA 4142 proposed by Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S4948-4950, S4954-4955; text: CR S4948-4949)
To authorize the waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility or removal where denial of admission or removal would result in hardship for a spouse, parent, or child who is a citizen or permanent resident alien.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4117 Motion to table amendment SA 4117 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 19. Record Vote Number: 139.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4177 Amendment SA 4177 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 40. Record Vote Number: 140.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4106 Motion to table amendment SA 4106 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 141.
5/23/2006:
S.AMDT.4142 Motion to table amendment SA 4142 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 34. Record Vote Number: 142.

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COSPONSORS(6), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 4/7/2006 Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 4/7/2006
Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 4/7/2006 Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 4/7/2006
Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 4/7/2006 Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 4/7/2006



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COMMITTEE(S):
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RELATED BILL DETAILS: (additional related bills may be indentified in Status)
Bill: Relationship:
H.R.4437 Related bill as identified by the House Clerk's office
S.2454 Related bill as identified by the House Clerk's office
S.2612 Identical bill identified by CRS



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AMENDMENT(S): 1. S.AMDT.3960 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted
2. S.AMDT.3961 to S.2611 To prohibit the granting of legal status, or adjustment of current status, to any individual who enters or entered the United States in violation of Federal law unless the border security measures authorized under Title I and section 233 are fully completed and fully operational.
Sponsor: Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3961 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 55. Record Vote Number: 121.

3. S.AMDT.3962 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

4. S.AMDT.3963 to S.2611 To strike the provisions related to certain undocumented individuals.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3963 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 33 - 66. Record Vote Number: 127.

5. S.AMDT.3964 to S.2611 To modify the burden of proof requirements for purposes of adjustment of status.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3964 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

6. S.AMDT.3965 to S.2611 To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 128.

7. S.AMDT.3966 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

8. S.AMDT.3967 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

9. S.AMDT.3968 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

10. S.AMDT.3969 to S.2611 To prohibit H-2C nonimmigrants from adjusting to lawful permanent resident status.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Motion to table amendment SA 3969 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 35. Record Vote Number: 135.

11. S.AMDT.3970 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

12. S.AMDT.3971 to S.2611 To amend the temporary worker program.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3971 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

13. S.AMDT.3972 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

14. S.AMDT.3973 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

15. S.AMDT.3974 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

16. S.AMDT.3975 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

17. S.AMDT.3976 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

18. S.AMDT.3977 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

19. S.AMDT.3978 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

20. S.AMDT.3979 to S.2611 To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (9)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3979 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 16. Record Vote Number: 126.

21. S.AMDT.3980 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

22. S.AMDT.3981 to S.2611 To reduce the number of H-2C nonimmigrants to 200,000 during any fiscal year.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3981 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

23. S.AMDT.3982 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

24. S.AMDT.3983 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

25. S.AMDT.3984 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

26. S.AMDT.3985 to S.2611 To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that persons who receive an adjustment of status under this bill are not able to receive Social Security benefits as a result of unlawful activity.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Motion to table amendment SA 3985 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 130.

27. S.AMDT.3986 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

28. S.AMDT.3987 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

29. S.AMDT.3988 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

30. S.AMDT.3989 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

31. S.AMDT.3990 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

32. S.AMDT.3991 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

33. S.AMDT.3992 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

34. S.AMDT.3993 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2006 Senate amendment submitted

35. S.AMDT.3994 to S.2611 To prohibit implementation of title IV and title VI until the President determines that implementation of such titles will strengthen the national security of the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3994 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 16. Record Vote Number: 122.

36. S.AMDT.3995 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

37. S.AMDT.3996 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

38. S.AMDT.3997 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

39. S.AMDT.3998 to S.2611 To improve the United States ability to detain illegal aliens.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3998 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

40. S.AMDT.3999 to S.2611 To improve the capacity of the United States Border Patrol to rapidly respond to threats to border security.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3999 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

41. S.AMDT.4000 to S.2611 To allow additional countries to participate in the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act if they meet certain criteria.
Sponsor: Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4000 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

42. S.AMDT.4001 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

43. S.AMDT.4002 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

44. S.AMDT.4003 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

45. S.AMDT.4004 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

46. S.AMDT.4005 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

47. S.AMDT.4006 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

48. S.AMDT.4007 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

49. S.AMDT.4008 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

50. S.AMDT.4009 to S.2611 To modify the wage requirements for employers seeking to hire H-2A and blue card agricultural workers.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Motion to table amendment SA 4009 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 136.

51. S.AMDT.4010 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

52. S.AMDT.4011 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

53. S.AMDT.4012 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

54. S.AMDT.4013 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

55. S.AMDT.4014 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

56. S.AMDT.4015 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

57. S.AMDT.4016 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

58. S.AMDT.4017 to S.2611 To prohibit aliens who are currently outside the United States from participating in the H-2C guestworker visa program.
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Motion to table amendment SA 4017 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 28. Record Vote Number: 123.

59. S.AMDT.4018 to S.2611 To extend the deadline given to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the implementation of a new travel document plan for border crossings to June 1, 2009.
Sponsor: Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4018 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

60. S.AMDT.4019 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

61. S.AMDT.4020 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

62. S.AMDT.4021 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

63. S.AMDT.4022 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

64. S.AMDT.4023 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

65. S.AMDT.4024 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

66. S.AMDT.4025 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

67. S.AMDT.4026 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

68. S.AMDT.4027 to S.2611 To make certain aliens ineligible for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status or Deferred Mandatory Departure status.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (11)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4027 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 125.

69. S.AMDT.4029 to S.2611 To grant the children of Filipino World War II veterans special immigrant status for purposes of family reunification.
Sponsor: Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

70. S.AMDT.4030 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

71. S.AMDT.4031 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

72. S.AMDT.4032 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

73. S.AMDT.4033 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

74. S.AMDT.4034 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

75. S.AMDT.4035 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

76. S.AMDT.4036 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

77. S.AMDT.4037 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

78. S.AMDT.4038 to S.2611 To require aliens seeking adjustment of status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Deferred Mandatory Departure status under section 245C of such Act to pay a supplemental application fee, which shall be used to provide financial assistance to States for health and educational services for noncitizens.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2006 Amendment SA 4038, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.

79. S.AMDT.4039 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

80. S.AMDT.4040 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

81. S.AMDT.4041 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

82. S.AMDT.4042 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

83. S.AMDT.4043 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

84. S.AMDT.4044 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

85. S.AMDT.4045 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

86. S.AMDT.4046 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

87. S.AMDT.4047 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

88. S.AMDT.4048 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

89. S.AMDT.4049 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

90. S.AMDT.4050 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

91. S.AMDT.4051 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

92. S.AMDT.4052 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

93. S.AMDT.4053 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

94. S.AMDT.4054 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

95. S.AMDT.4055 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

96. S.AMDT.4056 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

97. S.AMDT.4057 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

98. S.AMDT.4058 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

99. S.AMDT.4059 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

100. S.AMDT.4060 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

101. S.AMDT.4061 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

102. S.AMDT.4062 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

103. S.AMDT.4063 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

104. S.AMDT.4064 to S.2611 To amend title 4 United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US citizens.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (11)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4064 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 34. Record Vote Number: 131.

105. S.AMDT.4065 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/17/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment submitted

106. S.AMDT.4066 to S.2611 To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for adjustment of status.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4066 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 129.

107. S.AMDT.4067 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

108. S.AMDT.4068 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

109. S.AMDT.4069 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Reed, Jack [RI] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

110. S.AMDT.4070 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

111. S.AMDT.4071 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

112. S.AMDT.4072 to S.2611 To establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to States and local governments for the costs of providing health care and educational services to noncitizens, and to provide additional funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4072 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 133.

113. S.AMDT.4073 to S.2611 To declare that English is the common and unifying language of the United States, and to preserve and enhance the role of the English language.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4073 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number: 132.

114. S.AMDT.4074 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

115. S.AMDT.4075 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

116. S.AMDT.4076 to S.2611 To authorize the use of the National Guard to secure the southern border of the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4076 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 10. Record Vote Number: 137.

117. S.AMDT.4077 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

118. S.AMDT.4078 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

119. S.AMDT.4079 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

120. S.AMDT.4080 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

121. S.AMDT.4081 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

122. S.AMDT.4082 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

123. S.AMDT.4083 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 5/19/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2006 Senate amendment submitted

124. S.AMDT.4084 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] (introduced 5/19/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2006 Senate amendment submitted

125. S.AMDT.4085 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

126. S.AMDT.4086 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Warner, John [VA] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

127. S.AMDT.4087 to S.2611 To modify the conditions under which aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States are granted legal status.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4087 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 61. Record Vote Number: 138.

128. S.AMDT.4088 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

129. S.AMDT.4089 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

130. S.AMDT.4090 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

131. S.AMDT.4091 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

132. S.AMDT.4092 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Reed, Jack [RI] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

133. S.AMDT.4093 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

134. S.AMDT.4094 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

135. S.AMDT.4095 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

136. S.AMDT.4096 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

137. S.AMDT.4097 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

138. S.AMDT.4098 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

139. S.AMDT.4099 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

140. S.AMDT.4100 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

141. S.AMDT.4101 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

142. S.AMDT.4102 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

143. S.AMDT.4103 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

144. S.AMDT.4104 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

145. S.AMDT.4105 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

146. S.AMDT.4106 to S.2611 To enhance the enforcement of labor protections for United States workers and guest workers.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Motion to table amendment SA 4106 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 141.

147. S.AMDT.4107 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

148. S.AMDT.4108 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/23/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Senate amendment submitted

149. S.AMDT.4109 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/23/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Senate amendment submitted

150. S.AMDT.4110 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/23/2006) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Senate amendment submitted
 
Hi All,

It is a VERY GOOD NEWS



IMMIGRATION VOICE HAS DELIVERED, NOW IT’S YOUR TURN.



Senator Arlen Specter bill is accepted in Senate, some of the provisions are

1. Lets everyone file 485, if their labor is approved even if their priority date is not current.

2. Remove the hard limit on countries so that over-subscribed countries like India and China are allowed to use visa numbers that ARE NOT USED by other countries with low number of applicants.

3. STEM applicants would be allowed to be exempt from cap even if they have not been working in exactly the same discipline as their STEM master’s degree. This will be a huge relief for many in EB3 and majority of EB2 applicants as they would become exempt from cap.

Friends, Immigration Voice (http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php) has delivered what it promised.

This achieves the goal of IV, for the time being as far as Senate proceedings go. There is a lot more to do, as the House-Senate conference proceedings are going to be on final consequence to this bill. We have our work cut out in front of us.

We need more volunteers and funding to further our cause.

Please join Immigration Voice and contribute.

Can't you spare few dollars for an effort that is going to change your life forever in the US ?
 
can somebody tells me if someone has already either a TN, E. etc..visa... the new bills will give them fst way to green card??? I didn't ear anything about this maybe somebody did????

thanks
 
If the S.2611 bill is passed, then there will be a big relief on the backlog. Note that the cap for employment-based green card has been raised to 650,000 to the current level of only 140,000. So there is at least four fold increase in the visa numbers available. It is likely that EB1 & EB2 will become current for all applicants, or experience significant movement on the visa buletin. But the big question is will this bill be approved by the house, especially given the current political climate (mid-term election) and the conservatives are furious over the amnesty issue.
My predictions:
* The bill will be passed but not as is.
* More emphasis on border security, little relief on guest worker program. Some numbers and benefits may be reduced significantly in the name of protection for US workers.
Let us wait and see how this bill unfold in the next few weeks.
 
It is not 100% right. It is not so nice

2006gc said:
If the S.2611 bill is passed, then there will be a big relief on the backlog. Note that the cap for employment-based green card has been raised to 650,000 to the current level of only 140,000. So there is at least four fold increase in the visa numbers available. It is likely that EB1 & EB2 will become current for all applicants, or experience significant movement on the visa buletin. But the big question is will this bill be approved by the house, especially given the current political climate (mid-term election) and the conservatives are furious over the amnesty issue.
My predictions:
* The bill will be passed but not as is.
* More emphasis on border security, little relief on guest worker program. Some numbers and benefits may be reduced significantly in the name of protection for US workers.
Let us wait and see how this bill unfold in the next few weeks.
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30% out of 650K will be specifically dedicated for H2C (temporary guest workers). Current legal EB people and illegal 245i and their dependants can rely on ~ 450K (3 times increased). Original bill proposed not to count dependants.
 
I agree. From what I read I also understand that some of the last amendments are not so good for us and backlogs. Actually some people believe that with 30% only for the new category they are creating, and with including dependants, they are forseeing even bigger backlogs for everyone in the employment-based category. It DOES NOT look good...
 
Guys,
You are forgetting that STEM applicants do not count towards the numerical limitations for both H1B & GC. This can be very significant benefit for immigrants with advanced degree (Master/PhD in science, technology, engineering & math) -- e.g., EB-2 advanced degree category !!! No more waiting for visa number to file I-485. So I do not what are complaining about.
 
If the bill passes, we have nothing to complain about. We only gain in this process with increased numbers.
So just hope that house approves with few changes. Hopefully STEM will last and 650k will remain.

2006gc said:
Guys,
You are forgetting that STEM applicants do not count towards the numerical limitations for both H1B & GC. This can be very significant benefit for immigrants with advanced degree (Master/PhD in science, technology, engineering & math) -- e.g., EB-2 advanced degree category !!! No more waiting for visa number to file I-485. So I do not what are complaining about.
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Krishna,
Yes, the keyword is the big "IF" the bill passes... Looks like the House is hardening on their version of the bill as many have anticipated.
 
This bill does not give too much for legals

labrd said:
when is the house going to decide on the immigration bill, any ideas
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Coople of months,

I would be very surprised if this bill is approved by House.

Most of the legal immigrants can not understsnd why the benifits for the legal immigrants are included as amendments in that bill only.

I think that the final consolidated release will include only immigrants enforcements and guest program visa only. All legal EB provisions are going to be excluded from the final bill reduction.
 
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