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ESPERER Act of 2017

Introduced: October 31, 2017 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Nov 17, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Oct 31, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Oct 31, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extending Status Protection for Eligible Refugees with Established Residency Act of 2017 or the ESPERER Act of 2017

This bill permits a qualifying national of Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador, or Honduras who is in temporary protected status (TPS) to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status before January 1, 2021. TPS designation permits eligible nationals of designated countries affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States.

The spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien who has adjusted to lawful permanent resident status may also adjust to such status subject to certain conditions.

An alien subject to a final order of removal may seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application for status adjustment.

What's happening now November 17, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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