Sec. 6. Coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State
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The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of State to develop an electronic notification system to notify the Department of State not later than 48 hours after the final approval of a petition for an H–2B nonimmigrant. Each such notification shall include information indicating whether the H–2B nonimmigrant is subject to the statutory cap, whether the H–2B nonimmigrant has previously entered the United States under H–2B nonimmigrant visa status, as well as any relevant biographic information included in the employer's petition for each approved worker.
The Secretary of State shall submit a weekly report to the Secretary that includes— the total number of H–2B nonimmigrant visas issued during the past week and during the fiscal year to date; of such visas, the total number of visas that were exempt from the statutory cap; and all relevant information regarding the identity of the beneficiary who was issued an H–2B nonimmigrant visa. The Secretary of State may waive the in-person visa interview requirement for an individual applying for an H–2B nonimmigrant visa who previously traveled to the United States on H–2B nonimmigrant visa status.