House Bill 3564
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3564
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2019
This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)
June 27, 2019
07/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
06/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:47 PM