HR 4319
Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019 aims to improve protections for immigrant survivors of crimes like domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. It eliminates a yearly limit on U visas for these survivors and ensures they receive work authorization while their applications for relief are pending. The bill also prevents the deportation of survivors awaiting decisions on their cases and prohibits the detention of certain victims with pending applications for immigration relief. Ultimately, the goal is to support survivors and ensure they can access justice and safety.
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Albio Sires
Anna G. Eshoo
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