Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 2014)
Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act - Amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend: (1) the Afghan special immigrant visa program through FY2015, and (2) unused visa carryover authority through December 31, 2016.
Expands the scope of a principal alien's qualifying employment to include employment by or on behalf of: (1) an organization associated with the U.S. mission in Afghanistan that has received U.S. funding through an official and documented contract, grant, or cooperative agreement; or (2) a media or nongovernmental organization headquartered in the United States.
Revises family member requirements.
What just happenedJul 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2014
- Jul 21, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
- May 7, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 7, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E705)
- May 7, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House