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Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2016

Introduced: December 20, 2016 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 20, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to adjust to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between January 1, 2013, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien.

Adjustment applications must be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

What's happening now December 20, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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