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H.R. 2878

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Compassionate Visa for Medical Treatment Act
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Committee
Latest Action · September 23, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
September 9, 2011
Cosponsors (2)
1D 1R
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Compassionate Visa for Medical Treatment Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include among nonimmigrant classifications: (1) an alien seeking to enter the United States temporarily and solely to receive medical treatment (including participation in a research study) for a disease or condition that if untreated threatens to undermine the alien's survival or day-to-day functioning with an increased likelihood of progression to a more severe disease or condition; or (2) such alien's accompanying or following son, daughter, spouse, or parent. Sets forth related conditions of admission.

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