Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2009

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Introduced

10 February 2009

Last action

16 March 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Summary

Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2009 - 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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10 February 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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10 February 2009
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Introduced in House
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10 February 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
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12 February 2009
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
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16 March 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/937
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