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Legal Status for US Citizen Families After Removal

This act allows certain family members of US citizens (spouses, parents, guardians) who were previously removed or are facing removal to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the US. It aims to facilitate family reunification, provided specific requirements are met.
Key points
Provides a path to legal status for removed or deportable spouses, parents, and guardians of US citizens.
Requires meeting specific criteria regarding criminal history and character, with potential waivers for certain issues in justified cases.
Defines rules for continuous physical presence for those in removal proceedings.
Applications for status can be filed for 3 years after the act's enactment.
Status granted under this act is not subject to annual immigration quotas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_168
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reentry and Reunification Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_168.

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:

  • Provides a path to legal status for removed or deportable spouses, parents, and guardians of US citizens.
  • Requires meeting specific criteria regarding criminal history and character, with potential waivers for certain issues in justified cases.
  • Defines rules for continuous physical presence for those in removal proceedings.
  • Applications for status can be filed for 3 years after the act's enactment.
  • Status granted under this act is not subject to annual immigration quotas.
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. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Family