A bill to extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 10, 2002)
Defines "qualified national" as a Vietnamese national who: (1) was interned in a reeducation camp by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, or is the widow or widower of such a person; (2) qualified and is or was accepted under the Orderly Departure Program or through the Consulate for U.S. admission as a refugee or immediate relative status immigrant; and (3) is presently maintaining a U.S. residence, or is awaiting departure formalities from Vietnam.
What just happenedMay 10, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- May 10, 2002IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 10, 2002IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4200)
- May 10, 2002IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate