Expedited Citizenship and Deportation Protection for Military Personnel and Families.
This legislation significantly streamlines the path to U.S. citizenship for individuals serving honorably in the Armed Forces, particularly during contingency operations. It also accelerates family reunification by exempting spouses and children of service members from annual visa limits. Crucially, the act provides enhanced protection against deportation for veterans and active duty personnel, requiring high-level approval before removal proceedings can begin.
Key points
Faster route to naturalization for service members who serve honorably during contingency operations.
Immediate family members (spouses, children) of service members are exempt from immigrant visa quotas, speeding up their entry.
Active duty personnel and honorably separated veterans cannot face deportation proceedings without prior approval from the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Certain family members of service members may adjust their status to permanent residents (Green Card) despite specific prior immigration issues.
Status:
Introduced
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