Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
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Overview
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow long-term residents of the United States, those who have lived in the country for at least seven years, to access benefits currently available to individuals who entered the country before January 1, 1972. Specifically, it changes the language of Section 249 to reflect this expanded eligibility. The changes will go into effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for benefits under Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Replaces the phrase ‘entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972’ with ‘are long-term residents of the United States.’
- Changes the eligibility requirement to ‘entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date.’
- Specifies a 60-day period for the amendments to take effect.
Who is affected
- Long-term residents of the United States
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking immigration benefits
Notable changes
- Changes the criteria for eligibility under Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Broadens the definition of ‘long-term resident’.
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