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IMMIGRATION

ABC and its member companies face shortages of craft professionals and legal laborers who have extreme difficulty in becoming citizens or obtaining the necessary work permits. While the construction industry has greatly benefited from the extended period of economic growth in the United States, the demand for new hire employees has significantly exceeded the supply. ABC is working to improve these conditions for the benefit of our members and the industry.

Federal Legislation

ABC's Legislative Position on Immigration Spanish Translation: Reforma Migratoria

Adopted Immigration Task Force Position
Spanish Translation: Postura De ABC Sobre La Inmigracion Nacional

Federal Laws & Regulations

Current Federal Law and Proposed Regulations

Information on Form I-9, the H2-B Visa and "No-Match" letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

State Affairs

State Immigration Laws and Legislation

While the federal government has failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform, many states have taken steps to address the issue.

Additional Resources

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - SUMMARY
Congress is working on comprehensive immigration reform. Click here to review a summary of the proposed legislation and all amendments pending in congress.

Administration Proposed Substitute to the Immigration Reform Act of 2007
On May 21, the Senate invoked cloture (a time-limit for consideration of a bill) on the motion to proceed to S.1348 by a vote of 69 to 23. Shortly thereafter, Senator Reid, proposed substitute (Amendment No. 1150) on behalf of a bipartisan group of Senators. This legislative notice describes that substitute.