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Temporary Family Visitation Act

USA116th CongressHR-8617| House 
| Updated: 10/16/2020
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
David J. Trone (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Temporary Family Visitation Act This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category (B-3) for an eligible alien to enter the United States to visit certain relatives. To qualify for a B-3 visa, the alien must (1) be visiting a qualifying relative (such as a child, parent, uncle, or aunt) who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) have an affidavit of support executed by the U.S.-based relative or another sponsor, and (3) have travel medical insurance covering the duration of the visit. (An affidavit of support is a contract in which the sponsor agrees to financially support the alien during the alien's stay in the United States, if necessary.) The Department of State may waive any of these requirements for public interest purposes, such as to assure family unity. The period of stay for a B-3 visa may be for up to 120 days.
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Timeline
Oct 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Family relationshipsHealth care costs and insuranceImmigration status and proceduresTravel and tourismVisas and passports

Temporary Family Visitation Act

USA116th CongressHR-8617| House 
| Updated: 10/16/2020
Temporary Family Visitation Act This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category (B-3) for an eligible alien to enter the United States to visit certain relatives. To qualify for a B-3 visa, the alien must (1) be visiting a qualifying relative (such as a child, parent, uncle, or aunt) who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) have an affidavit of support executed by the U.S.-based relative or another sponsor, and (3) have travel medical insurance covering the duration of the visit. (An affidavit of support is a contract in which the sponsor agrees to financially support the alien during the alien's stay in the United States, if necessary.) The Department of State may waive any of these requirements for public interest purposes, such as to assure family unity. The period of stay for a B-3 visa may be for up to 120 days.
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Timeline
Oct 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
David J. Trone (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family relationshipsHealth care costs and insuranceImmigration status and proceduresTravel and tourismVisas and passports