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H.R. 714 (112th)

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011

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Introduced

15 February 2011

Last action

28 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Sponsors

Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

14 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of medical visits, student groups, or special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 February 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E313-314)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

    Source: Committee

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