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Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:39 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act, aims to improve the immigration process for young people who have experienced abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Specifically, it seeks to remove limitations on employment-based visas for these ‘special immigrant juveniles,’ allowing them easier access to opportunities for self-sufficiency and stability in the United States. The bill modifies existing immigration law to prioritize these vulnerable youth within the existing visa categories. It’s designed to provide a pathway to legal status for children who have faced traumatic experiences.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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