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H.R. 3658 111th Congress House

To make technical corrections to subtitle A of title VII of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 25, 2009 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Family relationshipsForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresLicensing and registrations
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Northern Mariana IslandsU.S. territories and protectoratesUser charges and feesVisas and passports
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Sep 29, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Sep 25, 2009
Referred to House Judiciary
Sep 25, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 25, 2009
Referred to House Natural Resources
Sep 25, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 19, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits, subject to an existing provision, an alien who on May 8, 2008, was a resident of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) from being removed from the United States on the grounds of illegal presence in the CNMI prior to the date that is five years after the transition program effective date if such alien is lawfully present in the CNMI on such date and is: (1) a permanent resident of the CNMI; (2) an immediate relative of a citizen; or (3) the parent of a citizen who was under 21 years old.

Makes such an alien parent eligible for a special nonimmigrant visa. Specifies conditions for such visa, including the requirement that the parent reside in the CNMI.

Makes an alien who, as of May 8, 2008, was subject to CNMI immigration regulations eligible for a special nonimmigrant visa. Provides that such visa shall: (1) grant the alien all the privileges of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence except that the alien must reside in the CNMI; and (2) be valid until the earlier of the date on which the alien adjusts to permanent resident status or the date on which the alien ceases to reside in the CNMI.

Makes an alien who, as of May 8, 2008, was subject to CNMI immigration regulations eligible for adjustment to permanent resident status if such alien applies for adjustment between January 1, 2014-November 28, 2014.

Extends the effective date of the CNMI visitor entry program for 180 days. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to administer the program during such 180-day period consistent with CNMI provisions governing the program that were in effect prior to the commencement of such period.

Amends the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to: (1) direct the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of DHS to reduce the fees for family-based immigration benefit applications and petitions collected from CNMI residents who had immediate relative status pursuant to CNMI immigration laws as of May 8, 2008; and (2) waive related sponsor income requirements.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3658: To make technical corrections to subtitle A of title VII of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, and for other purposes.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3658/
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"H.R. 3658: To make technical corrections to subtitle A of title VII of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, and for other purposes.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3658/.
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H.R. 3658, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3658/.
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