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Immigration Law Changes: Visa Limits and Military Benefits

This document addresses changes in immigration law that may affect individuals seeking employment-based and family-sponsored visas, as well as non-citizen military members. It aims to ease access to employment visas by removing per-country limits and increasing limits for family-sponsored visas. Additionally, it introduces new benefits for non-citizen members of the Armed Forces.
Key points
Easier access to employment visas: removal of per-country limits on the number of employment-based visas, potentially shortening waiting times for some groups.
More family-sponsored visas: increase in numerical limits for family-sponsored immigrants, which may facilitate family reunification.
New benefits for military members: introduction of additional advantages for individuals serving in the military who are not U.S. citizens.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-06
52%
For 215
Against 201
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1508
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-06
Voting date: 2022-12-06
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 501
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1508.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier access to employment visas: removal of per-country limits on the number of employment-based visas, potentially shortening waiting times for some groups.
  • More family-sponsored visas: increase in numerical limits for family-sponsored immigrants, which may facilitate family reunification.
  • New benefits for military members: introduction of additional advantages for individuals serving in the military who are not U.S. citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 201 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H8759-8760)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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