Nothing of it remains. Harry Reid killed it.
He didn't kill the bogus H1Bs-create-jobs argument.
Why did he kill it?
There were other parts he didn't like. And *IF* he also didn't like H-1B expansion, then he - like the proverbial stopped clock - was right.
No, he killed it because they were killer provisions throughout: (A) through (F) and (2) all have killer provisions that Reid did not want to be limited by.
(A) Advanced degree from a US UNIVERSITY.
(B) Extraordinary abilities: internationally recognized, must continue working only in that area, must be something that will substantially benefit the US.
(C) Professors/Researchers: in institution only and only if they are tenured positions, in research, in an organization that has at least 3 other researchers in that area, and has achieved acclaim in that area.
(D) Executives/Managers: must be in same company in which they are employed overseas.
(E) Skilled workers: must have 2 years training or experience and must be a shortage of qualified workers.
(F) Employment creation: must invest a million dollars and must create at least 10 full time jobs.
(2) Shortage Workers: must not be from an area mentioned above and shortage must be verified by Bureau of Labor