ARTS Act of 2018
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2018)
Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 or the ARTS Act of 2018
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate O and P visa petitions (nonimmigrant visas for aliens with extraordinary ability or achievement, and artists and entertainers) within 14 days after receiving such petitions and related documents.
The bill grants premium visa processing without charge to a petitioner that is a nonprofits arts organization if DHS does not meet the deadline for adjudicating a visa petition.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2018
- Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate