House Bill 4644
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4644
Congress
117
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 2021
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.)
July 22, 2021
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
07/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:05:30 AM