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- H.R.6256
H.R.6256: To provide temporary visitation to spouses of United States citizens.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a non-immigrant W-visa category for an alien who: (1) is, and has been for at least 180 days, the spouse of a U.S. national or citizen; or (2) is the child of such an alien and is accompanying or following to join such alien. The bill provides that: (1) the period of authorized admission for a W-visa alien is 180 days, which may be extended for one additional 180-day period; (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 21, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) |