H.R. 1823

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the provisions governing nonimmigrant status for spouses and children of permanent resident aliens awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa, and for other purposes.

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109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1823

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 26, 2005

Mr. Andrews (for himself and Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the provisions governing nonimmigrant status for spouses and children of permanent resident aliens awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa, and for other purposes.

1.

Nonimmigrant status for spouses and children of permanent residents awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa

Section 101(a)(15)(V) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(V)) is amended—

(1)

by striking the date of the enactment of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act, and inserting January 1, 2011,; and

(2)

by striking 3 years each place such term appears and inserting 6 months.