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Uniting Families Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1640| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2019
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Filemon Vela (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Uniting Families Act of 2019 This bill establishes a non-immigrant visa category for an alien who (1) is 18 or older and is the genetic son or daughter of a U.S. citizen who served in the Armed Forces on active duty abroad; or (2) is the spouse or child of such alien and is accompanying, or following to join, such alien. To obtain a visa, the alien's citizen parent must petition and receive approval from the Department of Homeland Security. The petition shall include (1) DNA evidence establishing the parent-child relationship, (2) a written statement that the parent will provide financial support until the alien receives lawful permanent resident status, and (3) proof of the parent's U.S. citizenship and active duty with the Armed Forces abroad. The period of authorized admission for aliens with the visa is five years, and 5,000 principal visa aliens may be admitted per fiscal year. Holders of such a visa may adjust to lawful permanent resident status after meeting various requirements, such as being admissible as an immigrant.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • March 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Citizenship and naturalizationImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVisas and passports

Uniting Families Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1640| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2019
Uniting Families Act of 2019 This bill establishes a non-immigrant visa category for an alien who (1) is 18 or older and is the genetic son or daughter of a U.S. citizen who served in the Armed Forces on active duty abroad; or (2) is the spouse or child of such alien and is accompanying, or following to join, such alien. To obtain a visa, the alien's citizen parent must petition and receive approval from the Department of Homeland Security. The petition shall include (1) DNA evidence establishing the parent-child relationship, (2) a written statement that the parent will provide financial support until the alien receives lawful permanent resident status, and (3) proof of the parent's U.S. citizenship and active duty with the Armed Forces abroad. The period of authorized admission for aliens with the visa is five years, and 5,000 principal visa aliens may be admitted per fiscal year. Holders of such a visa may adjust to lawful permanent resident status after meeting various requirements, such as being admissible as an immigrant.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • March 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Filemon Vela (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVisas and passports