H.R. 6438 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To provide for the adjustment of status for certain long-term conditional residents.
H.R. 6438 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 18, 2010, sponsored by Parker Griffith.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 18, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust an alien's status from conditional resident to lawful permanent resident if such person: (1) became a conditional resident as an alien entrepreneur, alien spouse, or alien child on or before December 31, 1998; (2) filed an application to remove conditional resident status on an I-829 form on or before December 31, 2000; and…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 18, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (Dec 20, 2010)
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- H.R. 1127: To extend certain immigration programs.
- H.J.Res. 26: Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
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- H.R. 5283: Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010
- S. 1338: A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1136: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
- H.R. 1868: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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