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Uniting Families Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4522| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Uniting Families Act of 2021 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa category for the adult alien children of a U.S. citizen who served in the Armed Forces. 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. If the parent is deceased, an adult sibling of the alien may file the petition if the sibling is capable of providing financial support until the alien receives lawful permanent status. Such a petition must include evidence that the petitioner and the alien are siblings, such as birth certificates showing at least one common parent. The period of authorized admission for aliens with the visa is five years, and 5,000 principal aliens may be admitted each 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1640
Uniting Families Act of 2019
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1640
    Uniting Families Act of 2019


  • July 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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Citizenship and naturalizationImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVisas and passports

Uniting Families Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4522| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Uniting Families Act of 2021 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa category for the adult alien children of a U.S. citizen who served in the Armed Forces. 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. If the parent is deceased, an adult sibling of the alien may file the petition if the sibling is capable of providing financial support until the alien receives lawful permanent status. Such a petition must include evidence that the petitioner and the alien are siblings, such as birth certificates showing at least one common parent. The period of authorized admission for aliens with the visa is five years, and 5,000 principal aliens may be admitted each 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1640
Uniting Families Act of 2019
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1640
    Uniting Families Act of 2019


  • July 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Ron Kind

Ron Kind

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
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