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Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2098| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee• Military Personnel Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides permanent resident status and citizenship eligibility to certain noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish a program that allows (1) eligible noncitizen veterans outside of the United States to be admitted as permanent residents, and (2) eligible noncitizen veterans in the United States to obtain permanent resident status. Generally, an eligible noncitizen veteran under this bill is one who was not removed from the United States for certain crimes related to violence or national security. DHS may waive these eligibility requirements for humanitarian, family unity, public interest, or exceptional military service reasons. A noncitizen veteran who obtains permanent resident status under this bill shall be eligible for (1) naturalization through service in the Armed Forces, and (2) military and veterans benefits as if they had not been removed (or ordered removed) from the United States. For a noncitizen veteran in removal proceedings or subject to a final removal order, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether the veteran is eligible for permanent resident status under this bill. If the veteran is eligible, DOJ must adjust the veteran's status. The bill also protects noncitizen veterans or service members from being removed from the United States unless the veteran has been convicted of a crime of violence.
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Timeline
Apr 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1041
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1041
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 4, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


  • April 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1041: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2019
Border security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalizationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2098| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides permanent resident status and citizenship eligibility to certain noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish a program that allows (1) eligible noncitizen veterans outside of the United States to be admitted as permanent residents, and (2) eligible noncitizen veterans in the United States to obtain permanent resident status. Generally, an eligible noncitizen veteran under this bill is one who was not removed from the United States for certain crimes related to violence or national security. DHS may waive these eligibility requirements for humanitarian, family unity, public interest, or exceptional military service reasons. A noncitizen veteran who obtains permanent resident status under this bill shall be eligible for (1) naturalization through service in the Armed Forces, and (2) military and veterans benefits as if they had not been removed (or ordered removed) from the United States. For a noncitizen veteran in removal proceedings or subject to a final removal order, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether the veteran is eligible for permanent resident status under this bill. If the veteran is eligible, DOJ must adjust the veteran's status. The bill also protects noncitizen veterans or service members from being removed from the United States unless the veteran has been convicted of a crime of violence.
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Timeline
Apr 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1041
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1041
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 4, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


  • April 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee• Military Personnel Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1041: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalizationGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation