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H.R. 6493 (112th)

Global Investments in America's Cities Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 September 2012

Last action

6 November 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Sponsors

Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13]

Subjects

Immigration, Taxation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Immigration · Taxation

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Summary

Global Investments in America's Cities Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set aside at least 3,000 employment creation immigrant visas each fiscal year for qualified immigrants seeking to invest in a new commercial enterprise which will create employment in an economically distressed urban area and with respect to which such alien: (1) has invested at least $250,000; (2) has completed an investment agreement with a qualified venture capital operating company for an investment of at least $250,000; or (3) has completed an investment agreement with one or more angel investors for an investment of at least $250,000. Requires petitions for such immigrant visas to be decided within 60 days. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on the EB-5 visa program.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 November 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

    Source: Committee

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