To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the provisions relating to status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of that Act.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2013)
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding U-visa (victims of certain crimes) provisions to: (1) limit derivative visas to spouses and children of an alien victim; (2) require visa recipients to be a victim of an actual crime by eliminating eligibility based upon being the intended victim of an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the specified crimes; (3) limit visa duration to the lesser of three years or the period of limitations prescribed for the qualifying crime; and (4) eliminate U-visa status adjustment to permanent legal resident status.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2013
- Feb 28, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
- Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H349)
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 4, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House