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.

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, definition of STEM degrees; S. 3084 (same title as above - same focus); Department of Homeland Security Optical Practical Training Interim Final Rule, definition of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees.

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, 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

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

- 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)

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

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)

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.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.

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, definition of STEM degrees; S. 3084 (same title as above - same focus); Department of Homeland Security Optical Practical Training Interim Final Rule, definition of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees.

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR 5882, 5921 and 6039 (H-1b and WTO/ Doha trade negotiations); EB Visa reform; S 3084; High Skills in Immigration; S 3257; E-verify, E-5 issues

Client expense: $38,719 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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.

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. H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act - all provisions. 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. S. 3084, 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 - all provisions.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S. Con. Res. 70, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. Amendment for highly skilled immigration. Specific Lobbying Issues Continued: HR 4088 Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act ("SAFE" Act) of 2007, title II sections regarding employee verification. H.R. 5642, A bill to increase the numerical limitation with respect to H1-B nonimmigrants for fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the whole bill. H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act, the whole bill. H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act, the whole bill. S. 2839, Global Competitiveness Act of 2008, the whole bill. H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 amendment for highly skilled immigration. H.R. 6039/ 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, the whole bill. H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act, the whole 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, whole bill.

Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

-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: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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), Education, Dept of, 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)

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, definition of STEM degrees; S. 3084 (same title as above - same focus); Department of Homeland Security Optical Practical Training Interim Final Rule, definition of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees.

Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

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: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

High-skilled immigration provisions, H-1B visas and employment-based green cards; extension of optional personal training 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: $190,000 · 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

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.