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H.R. 1227

STAPLE Act

Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s From Leaving the Economy Act of 2013 or the STAPLE Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from: (1) direct numerical limitations aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from a U.S. institution of higher education and who have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to such degree; and (2) H-1B visa (specialty occupation) numerical limitations aliens who have a U.S. STEM Ph.D. and with respect to whom the petitioning employer requires such an education.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3](R-MN)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  • Introduced in HouseMar 15, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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