Sec. 103. Eliminating impediments to worker mobility
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Section 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary of Homeland Security may not deny a petition to extend the status of a nonimmigrant admitted under subparagraph (H)(i)(b) or
(L)of section 101(a)(15) in which the petition involves the same alien and petitioner unless the Secretary determines that— there was a material error with regard to the previous petition approval; a substantial change in circumstances has taken place that renders the nonimmigrant ineligible for such status under this Act; or new material information has been discovered that adversely impacts the eligibility of the employer or the nonimmigrant. . Section 214(n) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(n) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: A nonimmigrant admitted under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) whose employment relationship terminates before the expiration of the nonimmigrant's period of authorized admission shall be deemed to have retained such legal status throughout the entire 60-day period beginning on the date such employment is terminated if an employer files a petition to extend, change, or adjust the status of the nonimmigrant at any point during such period. . Section 222(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1202(c) ) is amended by inserting The Secretary of State shall authorize an alien admitted under subparagraph (E), (H), (L), (O), or
(P)of section 101(a)(15) to renew his or her nonimmigrant visa in the United States if the alien has remained eligible for such status. .
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