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H.R. 463

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the provisions relating to status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of that Act.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
February 4, 2013
Cosponsors (4)
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Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding U-visa (victims of certain crimes) provisions to: (1) limit derivative visas to spouses and children of an alien victim; (2) require visa recipients to be a victim of an actual crime by eliminating eligibility based upon being the intended victim of an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the specified crimes; (3) limit visa duration to the lesser of three years or the period of limitations prescribed for the qualifying crime; and (4) eliminate U-visa status adjustment to permanent legal resident status.

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