HR 2917 · 105th Congress · Immigration

To temporarily increase the number of visas available for backlogged spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens and to provide for certain limitations on the adjustment of status of nonimmigrants physically present in the United States to permanent residence.

Introduced 1997-11-07· Sponsored by Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.(1997-11-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for a five-year visa increase for spouses and children of lawful permanent resident aliens, with a specified order of priority. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the adjustment of status to permanent resident of nonimmigrants physically present in the United States to: (1) increase the related fee; and (2) apply such provision to only those aliens with a petition filed before a specified date.…

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