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HR 3171 100th Congress House Immigration Aliens Armed Forces and National Security Children and youth Families Illegitimacy International Affairs Military dependents Vietnam Vietnamese Conflict

Amerasian Homecoming Act

Introduced: August 6, 1987 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 19, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.
Aug 14, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Aug 6, 1987
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Aug 6, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amerasian Homecoming Act - Provides for the admission as an immigrant into the United States (for two years beginning 90 days after enactment of this Act) of an alien residing in Vietnam who: (1) was born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and whose father was a U.S. citizen; or (2) is the spouse, child, or mother, or has acted as the next of kin (with specified limitations) of such an alien. Requires on-site consular interviews in making such determinations.

Provides for an eight-month period of visa validity.

Provides, with regard to such aliens, for: (1) the waiver of specified exclusionary grounds under the Immigration and Nationality Act; and (2) specified (refugee) assistance under such Act.

Directs the Attorney General, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, to submit program reports to the Congress annually for three years.

What's happening now August 19, 1987

Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.

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