SB5606: Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to authorize the adjustment to lawful permanent resident status for certain permanent residents of Hong Kong who were granted Deferred Enforced Departure.
Plain-language summary
This bill would allow certain Hong Kong residents who received Deferred Enforced Departure status to become lawful permanent residents, commonly called green card holders. Deferred Enforced Departure temporarily protects people from being deported to their home country. The bill affects Hong Kong residents currently in the United States under this protection. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to or received a vote.
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SB5606: Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act