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H.R. 3232

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H-2A Improvement Act
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Committee
Latest Action · October 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
October 14, 2011
Sponsor
Rep. William OwensD
Cosponsors (4)
3D 1R
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H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions.

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