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S 3411 111th Congress Senate

Help HAITI Act of 2010

Official title: A bill to provide for the adjustment of status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the United States after the earthquake of January 12, 2010.

Introduced: June 21, 2010 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Immigration Adoption and foster careCaribbean areaHaitiImmigration status and proceduresLatin America
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May 25, 2010
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2010
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 25, 2010

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or the Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010, if such alien: (1) applies for adjustment; (2) is physically present in the United States when the adjustment application is filed; and (3) is admissible as an immigrant.

Deems such an alien to satisfy the requirements applicable to adopted children if, before the alien is 18 years of age, he or she adjusts to permanent resident status and is adopted by a U.S. citizen (which may occur before, on, or after status adjustment).

Permits a parent or legal guardian to apply on behalf of a minor.

Prohibits any derivative immigration benefits for the birth parent of an alien adjusted under this Act.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5283 Identical bill Help HAITI Act of 2010
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jun 23, 2010
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jun 21, 2010
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jun 10, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3411: Help HAITI Act of 2010. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-3411/
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"S. 3411: Help HAITI Act of 2010." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-3411/.
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