legislation: 111-s-3858

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111-s-3858 111 s 3858 H-2A Improvement Act Immigration 2010-09-28 2010-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7633-7634) Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 3 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. 2023-01-11T13:21:23Z  

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