Support for Nicaraguan Political Prisoners: Access to Refugee Benefits.
This bill grants specific benefits and resettlement assistance to a group of Nicaraguan citizens who arrived in the US on February 9, 2023, following a political prisoner release. These individuals, along with their immediate family members, will gain access to welfare programs, child services, and easier driver's license acquisition, similar to admitted refugees. Eligibility requires passing security checks and maintaining valid humanitarian parole status.
Key points
Grants Nicaraguan political prisoners and their immediate families access to the full range of resettlement assistance and entitlement programs available to refugees.
Facilitates the process for this group to obtain state driver's licenses or identification cards.
The Act does not automatically grant lawful permanent residency but allows them to pursue other immigration pathways.
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