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This is just for the purpose of getting updated or informed and do note that nothing is absolute and in fact things are very fluid or volatile when it comes to immigration matters.

http://hammondlawgroup.blogspot.com/

http://texascivilrightsreview.org/phpnuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=792

Here, this is an excerpt from that link impt. for nurses:

The bill would exempt the following classifications of immigrants from all numerical caps:

* Persons of extraordinary ability;

* Outstanding professors and researchers;

* Persons with national interest waivers;

* Persons with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math ("STEM") and three years experience working on a nonimmigrant visa in the U.S. in a related field. STEM applicants would qualify for more flexible special handling labor certification procedures;

* Registered nurses and physical therapists until 2017. Overall, the committee bill would overhaul the outdated employment-based preference system, insure that our country has access to the best and the brightest professionals from around the world, and would provide enough additional EB visas to eliminate the backlogs which have developed during the past year.

*Note: Pres. Bush just recently mentioned in a speech in Guatemala that he expects CIR to be done by August but of course anything can happen in-between that may hamper this, esp. since some provisions in the CIR (not related to nurses and provisions in the EB system) are controversial. Also, there are other provisions being attached as an amendment to diff. bills such as the 90,000 visa re-capture for RNs and PTs so that we won't rely on the CIR alone for relief.

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90,000 visa re-capture update ("Hutchinson Amendment")

The S. 4 Bill (Improving America's Security Act of 2007) was passed yesterday but w/o the Hutchinson Amendment.

The Hutchinson amendment will be attach to another bill by Easter.

Sources:

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/110/bills/s_4/

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/a_three_sections_with_teasers/votes.htm

http://hammondlawgroup.blogspot.com/

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90,000 visa re-capture update ("Hutchinson Amendment")

The S. 4 Bill (Improving America's Security Act of 2007) was passed yesterday but w/o the Hutchinson Amendment.

The Hutchinson amendment will be attach to another bill by Easter.

Sources:

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/110/bills/s_4/

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/a_three_sections_with_teasers/votes.htm

http://hammondlawgroup.blogspot.com/

This is a set back for schedule A..I think any immigrant related amendement will not happen outside CIR at the moment.

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This is a set back for schedule A..I think any immigrant related amendement will not happen outside CIR at the moment.

Hard to tell. I also have my doubts on CIR, even though Pres. Bush said he wants it resolved by August. I wish they just do it in tranches and leave out the controversial provisions for further discussions and just pass the less controversial ones, such as the provisions for the EB system (including Schedule A, of course).

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90,000 visa re-capture update ("Hutchinson Amendment")The S. 4 Bill (Improving America's Security Act of 2007) was passed yesterday but w/o the Hutchinson Amendment.---DOES IT MEAN THAT RETROGRESSION IS OVER AND 90,000 VISAS WOULD BE AVAILABLE????..ANYONE, PLS.ENLIGHTEN ME....

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
90,000 visa re-capture update ("Hutchinson Amendment")The S. 4 Bill (Improving America's Security Act of 2007) was passed yesterday but w/o the Hutchinson Amendment.---DOES IT MEAN THAT RETROGRESSION IS OVER AND 90,000 VISAS WOULD BE AVAILABLE????..ANYONE, PLS.ENLIGHTEN ME....

nope, means nothing sorted and retrogression still stands for the moment

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Specializes in renal,peritoneal dialysis, medicine.

pants!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
pants!

yep :o

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so now we wait till easter for another try:sniff:

and heres me thinking 13 is my lucky number.

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Dear All,

It’s been a tremendous roller coaster ride for all our aspiring nurses who are eagerly awaiting their visa number to become available and will go on the duties. Since many of qualified people are still waiting to get their feet on the door, few more months of wait would hurt less. Sooner or later, this retrogression will be lifted and we all will enjoy our days again. This will bring joy and happiness to all us, and my request to you all is waiting for few more months to see when Congress will get the relief. Thanks for your time.

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hi, i'm currently an associate degree nursing student in the u.s., boston... i am aware that schedule a visa is expired...and i am not in bachelor's degree status... I have a previous bachelor's degree in illustraion, art.... I am nervous about my current sitaution working in the u.s.... am i still possibly working in the u.s. and possibly get a permanent residency in the future??? thank you very much

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Specializes in renal,peritoneal dialysis, medicine.
Dear All,

It's been a tremendous roller coaster ride for all our aspiring nurses who are eagerly awaiting their visa number to become available and will go on the duties. Since many of qualified people are still waiting to get their feet on the door, few more months of wait would hurt less. Sooner or later, this retrogression will be lifted and we all will enjoy our days again. This will bring joy and happiness to all us, and my request to you all is waiting for few more months to see when Congress will get the relief. Thanks for your time.

WHO THE HECK ARE YOU?????

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