United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2962 (110th)
Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2007
Introduced
10 July 2007
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Summary
Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by the earthquake in Pakistan qualifies Pakistan for designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to which its nationals would be eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. Designates Pakistan as a TPS-eligible country for an initial 12-month period. Sets forth related TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous U.S. presence since October 8, 2005. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to give prior consent to such aliens for temporary trips abroad in emergency and extenuating circumstances.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 July 2007
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Introduced in House · EN · 10 July 2007
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 July 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/2962
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hr/2962