Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (Placed on Calendar in Senate)
SEC. 505. SHORTAGE OCCUPATIONS.
(a) Exception to Direct Numerical Limitations- Section 201(b)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
`(F)(i) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, and ending on September 30, 2017, an alien--
`(I) who is otherwise described in section 203(b); and
`(II) who is seeking admission to the United States to perform labor in shortage occupations designated by the Secretary of Labor for blanket certification under section 212(a)(5)(A) due to the lack of sufficient United States workers able, willing, qualified, and available for such occupations and for which the employment of aliens will not adversely affect the terms and conditions of similarly employed United States workers.
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Could someone enlighten me whether the above Section affects us and does it mean that we would be excluded from direct numerical limtation of visas till 30th September 2017 if CIR passes?
