High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act

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. 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

S. 1348, S. 1639, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act Employment-based Visas Employment verification H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act (NEVA) H1B Visas

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, 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 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

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 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

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

- 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: $950,000 · 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)

High-skilled immigration Senate Budget Bill, Gregg amendment on H-1B visas H.R. 5630, Gifford high-skilled immigration bill H.R.5634, Kennedy-McCaul STEM immigration bill H.R.5642, Smith H-1B bill S.2839, Cornyn high-skilled immigration bill 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: $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

Immigration Reform -- H-1B Visas and Employment Based Visas (Green Cards) 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 United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

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: $494,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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. Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. 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). H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.

Client expense: $1,980,000 · 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)

S. 1348, S. 1639, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act Employment-based Visas S. 1348, Employment verification H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act (NEVA) H1B Visas H.R. 6039, S. 3084, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 5882, recaptures unused employment-based green cards and allows them to roll over in future years

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, 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 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 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; all provisions

Client expense: $2,060,000 · 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)

General immigration issues including: H.R. 5882, recapture employment-based immigrant visas, H.R. 6039, amends the immigration and nationality act, H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, S. 1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007, and H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act

Client expense: $964,329 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

High-skilled immigration provisions, H-1B visas and employment-based green cards S. 2839 -- legislation to recapture employment-based immigrant visas S. 1083 and H.R. 1930 - Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007 H.R. 5921 - High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882 - legislation 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 and S. 3084 - legislation 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.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

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: $2,460,000 · 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)

TBD Discussion with membership regarding "E-Verify" extension for 10 years; HR5882 Immigrant Visas Losat to Bureaucratic Delays & To Prevent Loses of family - & Employment-based immigrant visas in the future - recapture green cards - continued advocacy for legislation. S3257 Legal Immigration Extension Act of 2008 - re: compete America as a vehicle for re-capture. (cont'd) HR6039 Certain Aliens Who Have Earned A Master's Degree or Higer Degree from a U.S. Institution of Higher Education in the Field of STEM to be admitted for permanent residence - strategy for acceptance, higher eduation response to green card legislation and how related to HR5882, HR5921 & HR6039.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act of 2008 H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act of 2008 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 on neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security through on H-1B/EB recapture visas plus adjustment of status Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security to improve the visa process and overall travel experience H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations bill: amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and one offered 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 HR 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 HR 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 Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67 H.R. 5924, Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act Extension of the Basic Pilot Program, a voluntary and experimental electronic employment verification system (EEVS) E-Verify program in possible legislation

Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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

S. Con. Res. 70 Concurrent Resolution for Congressional Budget FY09, Amendement for highly skilled immigration. 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: $1,550,000 · 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)

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), 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

HR 5882 (To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family-based 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 immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories); 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 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: $175,360 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)