US HB1466 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 47-1-1)
Status: Introduced on April 8 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-12-08 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 8 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-12-08 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the admission of an alien as an immigrant to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth) who is admissible to the United States, resided in the Commonwealth on November 28, 2009, and continues to so reside on the date of enactment of this Act, if such alien: (1) was born in the Commonwealth between January 1, 1974, and January 9, 1978; (2) was, on May 8, 2008, a Commonwealth permanent resident; (3) is the spouse or child of an alien described in clause 1 or clause 2 above; or (4) was on May 8, 2008, and continues to be, an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen (not withstanding the citizen's age). Prohibits, unless otherwise authorized, such alien from traveling to, or residing in, any part of the United States other than the Commonwealth. Authorizes such an alien (other than an immediate relative) to apply for an immigrant visa or to adjust his or her status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2016. Reduces the number of diversity immigrants for each such immigrant visa or permanent resident status granted.
Title
To resolve the status of certain persons legally residing in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under the immigration laws of the United States.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-08 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217. |
| 2011-12-08 | House | Committee on Judiciary discharged. |
| 2011-12-08 | House | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-319, Part I. |
| 2011-10-05 | House | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2011-10-05 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2011-10-05 | House | Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged. |
| 2011-07-14 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
| 2011-07-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. |
| 2011-04-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. |
| 2011-04-08 | House | Referred to House Judiciary |
| 2011-04-08 | House | Referred to House Natural Resources |
| 2011-04-08 | House | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
Subjects
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. territories and protectorates
User charges and fees
Visas and passports
Immigration status and procedures
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. territories and protectorates
User charges and fees
Visas and passports
