Reforms to Temporary Protected Status and Immigration Rules
This bill introduces significant changes to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by requiring Congressional approval and limiting its duration. It also establishes new rules for unaccompanied children and restricts the use of certain documents for air travel identification. These changes could impact individuals seeking protection in the U.S. and air travel procedures.
Key points
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will require an Act of Congress for designation, with a maximum duration of 12 months.
Stricter criteria for unaccompanied alien children to obtain special immigrant status if reunification with a parent is possible.
Prohibition of CBP One app, Notices to Appear, and Form I-385 as valid identification at airport security checkpoints.
Limitations on immigration parole, capping it at 1,000 individuals annually and specifying strict humanitarian or public benefit reasons.
Repeal of cancellation of removal and adjustment of status provisions for certain immigrants.
Status:
Introduced
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