Veteran Service Recognition: Citizenship Path and Protection from Deportation for Military Families
This law aims to streamline the citizenship process for noncitizens serving in the military and protects veterans and their families from deportation. It establishes a mechanism allowing previously removed veterans to return to the US and apply for lawful permanent residency. Furthermore, the Department of Homeland Security must now verify veteran status before initiating removal proceedings.
Key points
Creation of a pathway for deported veterans to return to the US and apply for lawful permanent resident status (Green Card).
Requirement for the Department of Homeland Security to identify veteran status before initiating removal proceedings and notifying an advisory committee.
Establishment of the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee to review and recommend discretion in deportation cases involving service members, veterans, and their immediate families.
Acceleration of the naturalization process for noncitizens serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
Status:
Introduced
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