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Asylum Accountability Act: Permanent Bar for Missed Deportation Hearings

This act introduces a permanent bar from becoming a permanent resident for individuals who fail to appear at their deportation proceedings, unless exceptional circumstances apply. This means that if you miss your scheduled hearing, you could permanently lose your chance to legally reside in the U.S., directly impacting your future in the country.
Key points
Individuals who fail to appear at a deportation hearing will be permanently ineligible for permanent residency in the U.S.
The previous 10-year bar for missing a deportation hearing is changed to a permanent bar.
Exceptional circumstances are the only exception to this permanent ineligibility.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_698
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2025-01-23