II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3084 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2008 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mr. Gregg) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 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.

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United States educated immigrants

(a)

Aliens not subject to direct numerical limitations

Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F)Aliens who have earned a master’s or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and who have an offer of employment from a United States employer in a field related to such degree. . (b)

Procedure for granting immigrant status

Section 204(a)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(F)) is amended— (1)by striking or after 203(b)(2); (2)by inserting , or 201(b)(1)(F) after 203(b)(3); and (3)by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security.