Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Introduced
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Passed Chamber
Enacted
Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act This bill provides for the status adjustment to permanent resident of a qualifying Venezuelan national who: (1) was physically present in the United States on January 1, 2013, (2) has been physically present in the United States for at least one year and is physically present in the United States on the date the status adjustment application is filed, (3) has not been convicted of specified crimes and was never involved in the persecution of others, and (4) applies for adjustment before January 1, 2021. Derivative adjustment of status is provided for the spouse, child, or certain unmarried sons or daughters of such alien.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3074-3075)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3074-3075)
Immigration
Administrative remediesForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresLatin AmericaRefugees, asylum, displaced personsVenezuelaVisas and passports
To adjust the immigration status of certain Venezuelan nationals who are in the United States.
USA115th CongressHR-2161| House
| Updated: 5/3/2017
Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act This bill provides for the status adjustment to permanent resident of a qualifying Venezuelan national who: (1) was physically present in the United States on January 1, 2013, (2) has been physically present in the United States for at least one year and is physically present in the United States on the date the status adjustment application is filed, (3) has not been convicted of specified crimes and was never involved in the persecution of others, and (4) applies for adjustment before January 1, 2021. Derivative adjustment of status is provided for the spouse, child, or certain unmarried sons or daughters of such alien.