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S 297 109th Congress Senate

Montserrat Immigration Fairness Act

Official title: A bill to provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected status in the United States because of conditions in Montserrat, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 7, 2005 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Latest action February 7, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Montserrat Immigration Fairness Act - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to grant lawful permanent resident status to certain nationals of Montserrat previously granted temporary protected status in the United States (and specified family members).

Authorizes aliens previously ordered excluded, deported, or removed, or ordered to depart voluntarily, to apply for adjustment of status under this Act.

Requires the Secretary to provide work authorization and related documentation to principal aliens seeking the benefits of this Act.

Directs the Secretary to provide specified administrative review procedures for such aliens and their qualifying family members.

States that the granting of adjustment of status for principal aliens under this Act shall not reduce the number of available immigrant visas.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 297: Montserrat Immigration Fairness Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-297/
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"S. 297: Montserrat Immigration Fairness Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-297/.
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