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S. 3013: A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.


Lisa Murkowski

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: October 4, 2023

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (October 4, 2023)

Bill Summary

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish roe processors, fish processors, technicians, or processing supervisors.

Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap.