HR 3927
101th Congress
House
Immigration
Emigration
Right to travel
Visas
Independent Immigrant Act of 1990
Introduced: January 31, 1990
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 1990
See H.R.4300.
Feb 5, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Jan 31, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 31, 1990
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Independent Immigrant Act of 1990 - Makes additional immigrant visas available for FY 1991 through 1995 for nationals of foreign states that have traditionally denied freedom of emigration.
Provides for admissions on a point assessment system based on: (1) age; (2) education; (3) occupational demand; (4) occupational training and work experience; (5) prearranged U.S. employment; and (6) membership in a persecuted religious group.
What's happening now
See H.R.4300.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1