HR 1474 · 95th Congress · Immigration
A bill to make any alien who becomes a public charge within 24 months of his arrival in the United States subject to deportation.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-06)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to require a citizen sponsor, in the case of any alien admitted to the United States for permanent residence, who is excludable because he is likely to become a public charge, to execute an affidavit of support of such alien. States that any alien admitted to the United States who at any time within 24 months after being so admitted becomes a public charge as defined by this Act shall be subject to immediate deportation. Sets forth criteria to be considered by the Attorney General in exercising his discretion to deport an alien under this Act.…
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