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The Act and its implications for applicants was discussed by Cyrus Mehta in an article for
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reviewed the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004 and its implications for U.S. companies. It came up with three risk factors:
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Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005
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Foreign
Investment and National Security Act of 2007
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124:Risk of business disruption once the Act kicked in
137:The review suggested the following action items:
32:that focused on changes to regulations governing
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1201:National Security Entry-Exit Registration System
619:Joint session of Congress (September 11 attacks)
1533:Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
1503:Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
291:, in Employment Law Commentary, Vol. 17, No. 2
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259:"L-1 Visa Reform Act Of 2004 Is Effective"
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171:"Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005"
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1510:Forest Land Enhancement Program
1452:Credit Rating Agency Reform Act
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1152:NIST WTC Disaster Investigation
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1584:SAFE Transportation Equity Act
1547:Pension Protection Act of 2006
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1173:Terrorist Surveillance Program
1082:Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
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355:Presidency of George W. Bush
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1388:2006 VRA Amendments
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