To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.

H.R. 5882; H.R. 5921; H.R. 3061; H.R. 5515

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

H.R. 6331/S. 3101 The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, Sections 121, 122, 123, 124, 131, 132, 135, 145, 149, 150, 151, 161, 205. H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act, Section 106 in House Bill. S. 558 Mental Health Parity Act 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 5998 Medicaid SCHIP Directive, Entire Bill. H.R. 6357 To amend the Public Health Service Act. S. 2819 Economical Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 4105 RAC, Entire Bill. H.R. 5924 Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act, Entire Bill. H.R. 5882 To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family-and employment-based immigrant visas in the future, Entire Bill. H.R. 6163 Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 6966 Safeguarding Our Hospitals' Futures Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 7110 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Title III-FMAP. H.R. 7067 Quality FIRST, Entire Bill. H.R. 7241/S. 3656 Preserving Access to Healthcare Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 5613 Protect Medicaid Safety Net, Entire Bill. H.R. 5942 National Trauma Center Stabilization Act, Entire Bill. S. 3101 The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, Rural Hospital provisions. H.R. 4355/S. 2460 To impose moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions, Entire Bill. H.R. 3533 Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act, Entire Bill. H.R. 1174 Health Hospitals Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 1842/H.R. 2122 Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 3656 Preserving Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 7241 Preserving Access to Heatlhcare (PATH) Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 7067 Quality First Act, Entire Bill.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4088/HR 5515, provisions related to verification of immigration status; HR 5630/HR 5642, to expand the number of available H-1B visas each year; comments to the Department of Homeland Security on proposed rule to extend optional practical training (OPT); HR 5882/S 3414, green card recapture; HR 6039, to exempt STEM graduate degree recipients from visa caps; HR 5921, to eliminate per country limits on green cards.

Client expense: $574,979 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 5882, H.R. 6039, H.R. 5921

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues; Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations; S.1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007; HR.2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Reform of security name-check system. H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays. H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas. H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H-1B and employment-based visa reform: H.R. 6039, H.R. 5882, H.R. 5921.

Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the fourth quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation, improvement in immigration detention standards, immigrant detainee medical conditions, visa reforms for family and employment based petitions, and addressed various immigration concerns as they were raised during House or Senate debate. More specifically, the Forum worked on issues relating to the following bills: H.R. 4088/S. 2366/S. 2368 Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. The National Immigration Forum opposed this bill. H.R. 5570 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the special immigrant non-minister religious worker program, and for other purposes. See S.3606, which became Public Law 110-391 on 10/10/2008. The National Immigration Forum supported this bill in conjunction with other efforts to extend critical immigration programs set to expire on Sept 30, 2008. S. 3114 The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act provides for improved and more generous standards in detention, particularly for individuals seeking asylum. The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R. 5882/S. 3514 To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R. 5921 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R. 6020 Lance Corporal Jose Gutierrez Act of 2008 provides for exemptions and streamlined procedures for families of military personnel. The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R. 5950 Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 expands requirements and procedures for medical care provided to detainees of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R. 6617 /S. 3334 Strengthening Communities through Education and Integration Act of 2008 provides innovative solutions for immigrant integration, including expansion of programs for English as a Second Language programs. The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. S. 3594 The Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act restores and preserves basic due process rights for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and workers involved in labor disputes, who are the victims of immigration raids. The National immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R.7255 Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act provides for alternatives to immigration detention and improved detention standards for immigration detainees. The National Immigration Forum supported this bill. H.R.2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009. The National Immigration Forum supported provisions of this resolution covering extensions of immigration programs set to expire at end of fiscal year, including E-verify program. The Forum did not support provisions to further increase ICE budget for detention programs or expansion of E-verify program.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence, entire bill. H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, entire bill. H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future, entire bill.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

High-skilled immigration H.R. 5882, Lofgren EB recapture bill H.R.5921, Lofgren "per country limits" bill H.R.6039, Lofgren STEM bill Supplemental Appropriations: Murray-Gregg amendment on EB green cards Defense Authorization Bill - Menendez Recapture Amendment

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.5882, To Recapture Employment-Based Immigrant Visas Lost to Bureaucratic Delays and to Prevent Losses or Family and Employment-Base Immigrant Visas in the Future (all provisions); H.R.6039, To Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to Authorize Certain Aliens Who Have Earned as Master's or Higher Degree from a United States Institution of Higher Education in a Field of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to be Admitted for Permanent Residence (all provisions)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 6039/S. 3084 Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for US-based Masters/PhDs, entire bill. H.R. 5882 Recapture of Immigrant Visas Lost to Bureacratic Delay, entire bill. H.R. 5921 High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, entire bill. S. 3514 Renuiting Families Act, Section 2 Recapture Provisions. H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act, entire bill. H.R. 4088 Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act ("SAFE" Act) of 2007, Title II sections regarding employment verification. H.R. 5642 Strengthening United States Technology And Innovation Now Act, entire bill. H.R. 5634 New American Innovators Act, entire bill. H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008, Amendment for highly skilled immigration. S. 2839 Global Competitiveness Act of 2008, entire bill.

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 5882, HR 6039, HR 5921 and Proposed update to Department of Homeland Security "no match" rule. Discussed requirements with Congressional staff and attended briefings.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

- To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field - H.R. 6039 and S. 3084. Exempts foreign-born students earning an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a U.S. university from the annual EB (employment based) green card limit. - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories H.R. 5921. eliminates per country limits on EB green cards - To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. Recapture EB green cards from prior years that went unused due to government processing delays - H.R. 5882, S. 3414

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues. Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations. S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007. H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays. H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas. H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas. WTO Doha Round (Mode 4); Trade Adjustment Assistance. H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.

Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.98: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United States of unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database, and for other purposes. H.R.138: To require an employer to take action after receiving official notice that an individual's Social Security account number does not match the individual's name, and for other purposes. H.R.332: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that wages earned, and self-employment income derived, by individuals while such individuals were not citizens or nationals of the United States and were illegally in the United States shall not be credited for coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under such title. H.R. 5642: to increase the numerical limitation with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants for fiscal 2008 and 2009. H.R.5726:to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for U.S. workers H.R. 5882:to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H.R.5921:To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories. H.R. 6039: to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence. S.330: A bill to authorize secure borders and comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes. S.1639: to provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes. S.2653: A bill to further United States security by restoring and enhancing the competitiveness of the United States for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors and by facilitating business travel to the United States. S.2710: to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to use an employer's failure to timely resolve discrepancies with the Social Security Administration after receiving a ''no match'' notice as evidence that the employer violated section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. S.2839:to provide emergency relief for U.S. businesses and industries currently employing temporary foreign workers and for other purposes. S.3084:to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a U.S. institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and for other purposes.

Client expense: $515,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1424/S.558 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity & Addiction Act - Sect. 106 of House bill H.R. 4105 - Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 - Entire bill H.R. 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Entire bill S. 2819 Economical Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 5882 - To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family-and employment-based immigrant visas in the future - Entire Bill H.R. 5924 - Emergency Nurse Supply Relief Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 5942 - National Trauma Center Stabilization Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 5998 - Protecting Children's Health Coverage Act of 2008 - Medicaid SCHIP Directive, Entire bill H.R. 6163 - Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act - Entire bill. H.R. 6357 - PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 - To amend Public Health - Entire bill H.R. 6331 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Sections 121-125, 145, 205 H.R. 6898 - Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 6966 - Safeguarding Our Hospitals' Futures Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 7067 - Quality FIRST Act of 2008 - Entire bill H.R. 7110 - Job Creation and Unemployement Relief Act of 2008 - Title III, Medicaid FMAP H.R. 7241 - Preserving Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act of 2008 - Entire bill S. 3656 - Preserving Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act of 2008 - Entire bill S. 3101 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Rural Hospital Provisions

Client expense: $168,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

HR 5515 "New Employee Verification Act" - entire bill HR 5882 "To Recapture Employment Based Visas" - entire bill HR 5921 "To amend INA regarding per country limits for EB visas" - entire bill HR 6039 "Green cards for US educated STEM graduates" - entire bill Issues regarding E-Verify; Optional Practical Training; visas for foreign students and scholars

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Economic Development Administration, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H1-B Visas, E-verify and Green Card Programs - General Education H.R.5882 - a bill to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

HR 5882 (To recapture employment-based immigration visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future); HR 5921 (to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based and family-sponsored catergories); HR 6039 (to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Master's or higher Degree from a United States institution of higher learning in a field of science, technology, engineering or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence); S 2839; S 1083; HR 1930 (SKILL Bill); S 1348 (Comprehensive Immigration bill); all provisions related to H-1B visas and other high-skills immigration issues.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 5882- A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act; All provisions relating to the recapture of employment-based immigrant visas.

Client expense: $3,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 9/S 1348/ S 1639: THE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILLS HR 1275: THE AMERICAN DREAM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1930/S 1093: SECURING KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION, AND LEADERSHIP ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6020: TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO PROTECT THE WELL-BEING OF SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5882: TO RECAPTURE EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS LOST TO BUREAUCRATIC DELAYS AND TO PREVENT LOSSES OF FAMILIY- AND EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS IN THE FUTURE; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H1B visa policy H.R. 6093; H.R. 5882; H.R. 5921 Employment-based green cards H1B visa cap increase in a possible immigration package

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

High-Skilled Legal Immigration issues; HR6039 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence; HR 5921To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment- based and family-sponsored categories; HR 5882 To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

S. 1348, H.R. 1645, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5630, H.R. 5642, H.R. 6039, H.R. 5921, H.R. 5882, S. 3084, S. 2839 Immigration of highly skilled workers for all bills.

Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

High skilled legal immigration; Green Card backlog; HR 5882 To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future; HR 5921 High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act; HR 6039 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of STEM to be admitted for permanent residence

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

H.R.1645; H.R.4088; H.R.6039; H.R.5921; H.R.5882 Immigration reform; visa policy; immigration services

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Immigration Reform Legislation; H1B; Optional Practical Training; S 1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007; HR 5642 Strengthening United States Technology And Innovation Now Act; HR 5882 To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 2748, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008 & H.R. 3257 / S. 2173, FIT Kids Act & H.R. 3036, No Child Left Inside Act, as they relate to wellness and child obesity. S. 1038 / H.R. 1748, Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2007 as they relate to employee wellness; S. 334 / H.R. 6444, The Healthy Americans Act as they relate to wellness and the patient navigator program; S. 1693, Health Information Technology & H.R. 6898, The Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 & S. 1418, The Wired for Health Care Quality Act, as they relate to the adoption of interoperable health information and standards. Issue development and education concerning Deep Brain Stimulation treatment for traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's, OCD and depression. S. 2029, The Physicians Sunshine Act and issues concerning reporting of payments to physicians. H.R. 5924, Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act; H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $63,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 6331/S. 3101 The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, Sections 121, 122, 123, 124, 131, 132, 135, 145, 149, 150, 151, 161, 205. H.R. 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act, Section 106 in House Bill. S. 558 Mental Health Parity Act 2007, Entire Bill. H.R. 5998 Medicaid SCHIP Directive, Entire Bill. H.R. 6357 To amend the Public Health Service Act. S. 2819 Economical Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 4105 RAC, Entire Bill. H.R. 5924 Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act, Entire Bill. H.R. 5882 To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family-and employment-based immigrant visas in the future, Entire Bill. H.R. 6163 Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 6966 Safeguarding Our Hospitals' Futures Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 7110 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Title III-FMAP. H.R. 7067 Quality FIRST, Entire Bill. H.R. 7241/S. 3656 Preserving Access to Healthcare Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 5613 Protect Medicaid Safety Net, Entire Bill. H.R. 5942 National Trauma Center Stabilization Act, Entire Bill. S. 3101 The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, Rural Hospital provisions. H.R. 4355/S. 2460 To impose moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions, Entire Bill. H.R. 3533 Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act, Entire Bill. H.R. 1174 Health Hospitals Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 1842/H.R. 2122 Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007, Entire Bill. S. 3656 Preserving Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 7241 Preserving Access to Heatlhcare (PATH) Act of 2008, Entire Bill. H.R. 7067 Quality First Act, Entire Bill.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future; all provisions H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act; all provisions H.R. 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned amaster's or higher degree degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence; all provisions

Client expense: $6,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Various legislative proposals related to comprehensive immigration reform (no specific legislation introduced) E-Verify Rule, FAR Case 2007-013: Rule to mandate use of E-Verify by government contractors H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5642 Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act S.3514, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity and for other purposes H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act S. Con. Res 70, Gregg amendment to provide $750 million for border security H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations, amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and on H-2B visas by Sen. Mikulski H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future H.R. 6039, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence S. 2094, Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 H.R. 6454, E-Verify Extension and Expansion Act of 2008 H.R. 5596, to extend the Basic Pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act of 2008, to create a long-term solution to improve security and the timely movement of travelers and goods through our nations land ports of entry H.R. 6617/S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 H.R. 6633, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 Electronic System for Travel Authorization proposed rule, DHS-2008-0052 RIN 1651-AA72 DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule, RIN 1205AB54 DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056 US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule, Docket No. DHS-2008-0039 Rule mandating government contractors to use the Basic Pilot program (or E-Verify), FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter", DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67

Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards (H.R.5642, H.R.5630, H.R.5515, H.R.1930, S.1083, S.3257, H.R.5634, H.R.5642); Optional Practical Training rule at Department of Homeland Security, DHS No. ICEB-2008-0002; ILE No. 2124-08; H.R.6039, H.R.5882, H.R.5921, S.2839; supplemental appropriations (H.R.2642, S.1645, S.2363), and Senate Murray Amendment to recapture visas for highly skilled foreign nationals; Department of Labor audit of permanent labor certifications. Electronic Employment Verification Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S.3093) ; (H.R.3882, S.5921) High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act; (H.R.4088, S.2366) SAVE Act of 2007; (H.R.6039) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens with Master's/higher degrees from U.S. institutions in field of science, technology, engineering or math to be admitted for permanent residence. (H.R.5642) SUSTAIN Act.

Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Bills relating to increased visas/green cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R. 6039; H.R. 5882; H.R. 5642; H.R. 5921

Client expense: $382,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Immigration Reform HR 5921 To Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment based immigrants and to end the spill over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment based and family sponsored categories. HR 5882 To recapture employment based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment based immigrant visas in the future. HR 6039 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a US institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence. HR 6020 TO amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well being of soldiers and their families, and for other purposes. Visa Efficiency Act of 2008 Senate version of above.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

EB VISA reform; high skills imm reform; outlook for 111th; HR 5882, HR 5921; HR 6039

Client expense: $45,624 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

- To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field - H.R. 6039 and S. 3084. Exempts foreign-born students earning an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a U.S. university from the annual EB (employment based) green card limit. - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories H.R. 5921. eliminates per country limits on EB green cards - To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H.R. 5882, S. 3414 - recaptures EB green cards from prior years that went unused due to government processing delays.

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

-New American Innovators Act H.R. 5634: Exempts US Ph.D.s from permanent resident cap. -Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5630: Raises H-1B cap and exempts US advanced degrees -Sustain Act H.R. 5642: Raises H-1B cap -Department of Homeland Security - Regulation No. ICEB-2008-0002: Extension of optional practical training (OPT) status for graduates of US universities - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field - H.R. 6039 and S. 3084. Exempts foreign-born students earning an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a U.S. university from the annual EB (employment based) green card limit. - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories H.R. 5921. eliminates per country limits on EB green cards - To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family and employment-based immigrant visas in the future. H.R. 5882 recaptures EB green cards from prior years that went unused due to government processing delays. -Supplemental Appropriations - SA 4803 Murray-Gregg Amendment to recapture EB green cards

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

H.R. 5882, bill to recapture Visas (House); H.R. 5950 Detainee Basic Medical Care Act to set standards of care for immigrant detainees (House); H.R. 1176 Child Citizens Protection Act (House); H.R. 6617 Strentthening Communities Through English and Integration Act (House); H.R. 2593, Borderland Conservation and Security Act (House); H.R. 7255, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act (House); S. 3594 Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act (Senate)

Client expense: $409,068 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4088/HR 5515, provisions related to verification of immigration status; HR 5630/HR 5642, to expand the number of available H-1B visas each year; comments to the Department of Homeland Security on proposed rule to extend optional practical training (OPT); HR 5882/S 3414, green card recapture; HR 6039, to exempt STEM graduate degree recipients from visa caps; HR 5921, to eliminate per country limits on green cards.

Client expense: $574,593 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 7255, the Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act of 2008; H.R. 5882, Recapture of Unused Immigrant Visas; Comments in Opposition of the FAR Docket No. 2008-0001, FAR Case 2007-013, Regarding Employment Eligibility Verification, August 8, 2008; H2B temporary foreign worker program regulations; H.R. 662, hearing request; ICE practice of restraining female detainees during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-delivery; S.3594, Unlawful Raids, Removal and Detention Act of 2008"; H.R. 6020, "Help Active Duty Military, Veterans, and their Families."

Client expense: $39,370 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act (S 991) Recapture of Unused Immigrant Vias (HR5882)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence, entire bill. H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, entire bill. H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future, entire bill. S. 3084, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and for other purposes, entire bill.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H-1B and employment-based visa reform: H.R. 6039, H.R. 5882, H.R. 5921.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

High-skilled Immigration HR 5882, Lofgren Recapture Bill HR5921, Lofgren Per Country Bill HR 6039, Lofgren STEM Bill Defense Authorization Bill - Menendez Recapture Amendment Supplemental Approps. - Murray-Gregg EB Amendment

Client expense: $401,265 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 5921 HR 5882

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE