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United Association of Journeymen AFL-CIO v. Reno

Facts

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America claimed that non-immigrant alien workers on oil platforms were subject to the INA. The government contended that these workers were not subject to the INA, arguing that they were part of the full complement of the derrick barges. The case was remanded by the Court of Appeals to develop a factual record regarding the application of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to these workers.

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America claimed that non-immigrant alien workers on oil platforms were subject to the INA. The government contended that these workers were not subject to the INA, arguing that they were part of the full complement of the derrick barges. The case was remanded by the Court of Appeals to develop a factual record regarding the application of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to these workers.

Issue

Whether non-immigrant alien workers performing oil platform construction work on the Outer Continental Shelf are subject to the visa requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Whether non-immigrant alien workers performing oil platform construction work on the Outer Continental Shelf are subject to the visa requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Rule

The Coast Guard's regulations under the OCSLA define 'manning and crewing' to include those personnel necessary for the routine functioning of a unit, which can encompass construction workers engaged in building offshore platforms.

The Coast Guard's regulations under the OCSLA define 'manning and crewing' to include those personnel necessary for the routine functioning of a unit, which can encompass construction workers engaged in building offshore platforms.

Analysis

The court applied the Coast Guard's interpretation of its regulations, which deemed construction workers as part of the regular complement of the derrick barges. This interpretation was given deference, as it was consistent with the regulations and aimed to balance employment for Americans with international relations. The court found that the construction workers were engaged in the business of the vessel, thus qualifying them under the manning and crewing requirements.

The court applied the Coast Guard's interpretation of its regulations, which deemed construction workers as part of the regular complement of the derrick barges. This interpretation was given deference, as it was consistent with the regulations and aimed to balance employment for Americans with international relations. The court found that the construction workers were engaged in the business of the vessel, thus qualifying them under the manning and crewing requirements.

Conclusion

The court granted summary judgment to the government, concluding that the alien construction workers were subject to the visa requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act as they were considered part of the crew of the derrick barges.

The court granted summary judgment to the government, concluding that the alien construction workers were subject to the visa requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act as they were considered part of the crew of the derrick barges.

Who won?

The government prevailed in the case, as the court found that the Coast Guard's interpretation of its regulations was reasonable and warranted deference.

The government prevailed in the case, as the court found that the Coast Guard's interpretation of its regulations was reasonable and warranted deference.

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