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S. 852

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H-2A Improvement Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 14, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2530-2531)
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
April 14, 2011
Sponsor
Sen. Patrick LeahyD
Cosponsors (5)
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. Authorizes such alien to petition to become a lawful permanent resident after having worked as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker in the United States for not fewer than 33 of the preceding 36 months.

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