Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 7, 2014)
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.
What just happenedMay 7, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2014
- May 7, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 7, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate