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Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016

Introduced: July 13, 2016 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jul 27, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jul 13, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 13, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status:

  • pursuant to an approved classification petition that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or
  • who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.
What's happening now July 27, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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