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HR 738 109th Congress House Private Legislation Immigration

For the relief of Esther Karinge.

Introduced: February 9, 2005 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Mar 2, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Feb 9, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 9, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Makes Esther Karinge eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.

What's happening now March 2, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 738: For the relief of Esther Karinge.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-738/
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"H.R. 738: For the relief of Esther Karinge.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-738/.
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H.R. 738, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-738/.
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