New Family Visas: Easier Short Visits for Relatives in the U.S.
This bill creates a new visa category to make it easier for relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents to visit temporarily for family reasons. It covers visits for social, religious, or major life events, with a limit of 90 days per year. Requirements include financial support, medical insurance, and a commitment to depart.
Key points
Establishes a new visa for close relatives (e.g., parents, siblings, children) of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Allows short visits up to 90 days per year for family purposes like celebrations or important events.
Requires the inviting person to provide financial support, and the visitor to have medical insurance and declare intent to return.
Sponsors who previously invited someone who overstayed may face restrictions on future invitations.
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