Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 12, 2019)
Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019
This bill provides protections for certain aliens who are victims of crimes and violence.
The bill removes the annual cap on the number of visas issued to aliens who are victims of certain serious crimes and are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in prosecuting such crimes (U visas). Work authorization shall be granted to an alien with a pending application for (1) a U visa, (2) a T visa (for victims of severe human trafficking), or (3) cancellation of removal on the basis of the alien being subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse, parent, or fiancé.
Removal shall be stayed and detention shall be prohibited for an alien with a pending application for (1) a T or U visa; (2) employment authorization for a battered spouse of certain types of nonimmigrants; (3) cancellation of removal or adjustment of status on the basis of the alien being subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse, parent, or fiancé; (4) temporary protected status; or (5) relief under the Violence Against Women Act.
What just happenedOct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 12, 2019
- Oct 2, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Sep 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 12, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 12, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House