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 to qualify for benefits under section 249. Specifically, it changes the language of the section to define eligible individuals as those who have resided in the U.S. for at least seven years before applying. The changes are intended to modernize and clarify the criteria for accessing these immigration benefits. This legislation updates a provision of the 1929 Immigration Act.
Key provisions
- Changes the definition of ‘entered the United States’ to ‘are long-term residents of the United States’ in section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Specifies that applicants must have resided in the United States for at least seven years before submitting an application.
- Updates the text of section 249 to reflect the new residency requirement.
Who is affected
- Immigrants
- Long-term residents of the United States
- Applicants for immigration benefits
Notable changes
- Expands eligibility for section 249 benefits to include long-term residents.
- Increases the minimum residency requirement from ‘prior to July 1, 1924 or January 1, 1972’ to ‘at least 7 years before the application date.’
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