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Immigration Relief for Spouses of US Military Members

This act aims to simplify the process for spouses of honorably serving U.S. military members to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. These changes can help military families stay together, even if they previously faced immigration challenges. The act also allows spouses who were previously removed or voluntarily departed to apply for re-entry.
Key points
Spouses of U.S. military members can more easily get a green card, even if they previously had entry issues.
Certain barriers to obtaining immigrant status will be removed or waived for these spouses.
Spouses who previously left the U.S. can apply for an immigrant visa from abroad and temporarily return while their application is processed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_163
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Patriot Spouses Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_163.

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 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Spouses of U.S. military members can more easily get a green card, even if they previously had entry issues.
  • Certain barriers to obtaining immigrant status will be removed or waived for these spouses.
  • Spouses who previously left the U.S. can apply for an immigrant visa from abroad and temporarily return while their application is processed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Migration Family