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S. 2302

Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act

Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act - Amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend: (1) the Afghan special immigrant visa program through FY2015, and (2) unused visa carryover authority through December 31, 2016.

Expands the scope of a principal alien's qualifying employment to include employment by or on behalf of: (1) an organization associated with the U.S. mission in Afghanistan that has received U.S. funding through an official and documented contract, grant, or cooperative agreement; or (2) a media or nongovernmental organization headquartered in the United States.

Revises family member requirements.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
16 cosponsors9 D7 R
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  • Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2014
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