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Congress Passes H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Bill
11/30/2004

Last week Congress passed the Omnibus Appropriations bill (H.R. 4818) containing significant changes to the L-1 and H-1B work permit programs.  The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Bush before December 3, 2004 (the date on which current funding for the government expires).  Following are highlights of Title IV of the bill, the "L-1 Visa and H-1B Visa Reform Act."

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