S 2270 · 99th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to deter immigration-related marriage fraud and other immigration fraud.

Introduced 1986-04-08· Sponsored by Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.(1986-10-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a one-year conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and their sons and daughters. Subjects such aliens to exclusion if the Attorney General determines that within such one-year period: (1) the marriage was entered into to procure the alien's admission into the United States, or such marriage has been terminated; (2) consideration was paid to secure such marriage; or (3) the parties have not maintained a bona fide marital relationship. Establishes a criminal penalty for marriage fraud. Prohibits status adjustment during such conditional permanent resident period. Requires a couple to have previously met in person in order to receive a "K" (ifance) visa.…

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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans