H.R. 1374 · 109th Congress
Independent Living Assistance Access Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Cooper
- Introduced
- 2005-03-17
- Latest action
- 2005-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Summary
Independent Living Assistance Access Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide J (exchange visitor) nonimmigrant status to aliens working as independent living assistants (defined as individuals who provide in-home living and home support services to adults with disabilities).
Requires aliens accorded such status to receive appropriate training prior to placement.