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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2021Immigration
H.R. 5460

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Jul 12, 2022)

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths.

What just happenedJul 12, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.

Who’s behind it

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large](D-VI)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 12, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 312.

  2. Jul 12, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 12, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-404.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 14.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseJul 12, 20227

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths.

Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2021

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths.

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022 — Informed