What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 3618.
Temporary Protected Status for Mauritanian Nationals in the United States
This bill aims to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible nationals of Mauritania residing in the U.S. for an initial period of 18 months. This status allows them to legally stay and work in the United States, provided they meet requirements like continuous physical presence since the bill's enactment. Applicants must pay a $360 fee, though waivers are available for those who qualify.
Key points
Designates Mauritania for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an initial period of 18 months.
Mauritanian nationals must have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since the date of the Act's enactment to be eligible.
Establishes a $360 application fee for TPS, with provisions for fee waivers for eligible applicants.
Allows for prior consent for brief, temporary travel abroad under emergency and extenuating circumstances.
Status:
Expired
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