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Jumpstart Act

Introduced: April 4, 2022 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Apr 4, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 4, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jumpstart Our Legal Immigration System Act or the Jumpstart Act

This bill makes unused employment-based and family-based immigrant visas from FY1992 through FY2021 available in subsequent fiscal years. It also makes diversity immigrant visas available to individuals who were selected for such a visa between FY2017-FY2021 but were unable to receive the visa due to certain (1) executive actions, or (2) limitations related to COVID-19.

The bill also establishes supplemental fees for certain immigration-related applications.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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