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Veterans Visa: Return and Protection for Removed Service Members

This act aims to allow veterans who have been removed from the United States to return as permanent residents. It establishes a special visa program and procedures to help them regain legal status and access to benefits. These changes directly impact the lives of veterans who served the U.S. but were deported for various reasons, offering them a chance to return and access their rightful benefits.
Key points
Veterans removed from the U.S. can apply to return as permanent residents.
The act protects veterans and service members from removal unless convicted of a violent crime.
Returning veterans will have access to all military and veterans benefits they would have been eligible for.
Facilitates the naturalization process for veterans who regain permanent resident status.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6381
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2023-11-13