arrow_back Back to App

Removing Visa Caps for Abused and Neglected Immigrant Youth.

This bill eliminates annual visa limits for young immigrants who have been granted special humanitarian status due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect. By removing these caps, vulnerable individuals will no longer face long waiting periods for employment-based visas. This significantly speeds up their path to permanent residency and stability in the U.S.
Key points
Eliminates numerical visa caps for youth holding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
Accelerates the process for vulnerable young people who experienced abuse or neglect to obtain a green card and legal employment.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1885
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-06-08
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1885.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates numerical visa caps for youth holding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
  • Accelerates the process for vulnerable young people who experienced abuse or neglect to obtain a green card and legal employment.
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 Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Migration Family