SB3255: Temporary Family Visitation Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to establish a new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter the United States temporarily for family purposes, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create a new temporary visitor category for foreign relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders). The new visa type would allow these relatives to enter the United States for short-term family visits without needing to prove they plan to return home. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review and debate.
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SB3255: Temporary Family Visitation Act