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Utilizing Unused Employment Visas from 2020-2021

This act allows the use of unissued employment-based visas from fiscal years 2020 and 2021 in fiscal year 2022 and beyond. This aims to increase the number of available visas for individuals seeking employment in the U.S., potentially impacting the labor market and job opportunities for foreign nationals.
Key points
Unused employment-based visas from 2020 and 2021 will be made available in fiscal year 2022.
These visas will remain available until fully utilized, including in subsequent years.
This increases the pool of visas for individuals seeking employment in the U.S., potentially easing their legal residency and employment.
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Print number: 117_S_2828
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2021-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preserving Employment Visas Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2828.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused employment-based visas from 2020 and 2021 will be made available in fiscal year 2022.
  • These visas will remain available until fully utilized, including in subsequent years.
  • This increases the pool of visas for individuals seeking employment in the U.S., potentially easing their legal residency and employment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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