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A bill to provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2275| Senate 
| Updated: 1/3/2018
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to adjust to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between November 20, 2014, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien. Adjustment applications must be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S24)
Mar 8, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5072
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 3, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S24)


  • March 8, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5072
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5072: To provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfricaDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresLiberia

A bill to provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2275| Senate 
| Updated: 1/3/2018
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to adjust to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between November 20, 2014, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien. Adjustment applications must be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S24)
Mar 8, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5072
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 3, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S24)


  • March 8, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5072
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5072: To provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfricaDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresLiberia