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.

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Introduced

7 November 1997

Last action

24 November 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Summary

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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7 November 1997
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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7 November 1997
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Introduced in House
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7 November 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
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24 November 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2917
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