United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5156 (112th)
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012
Introduced
27 April 2012
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Summary
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status: (1) pursuant to a classification petition approved under a provision that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or (2) who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2012
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Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2012
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 27 April 2012
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5156
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/5156