United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 3513 — Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides for 4,000 additional special immigrant visas to qualified nationals of Afghanistan who were employed by or on behalf of the United States or the International Security Assistance Force after October 6, 2001. The visa allotment, in addition to any unused allocations of such special immigrant visas since FY2015, shall be available beginning FY2021, and unused visas shall carry over to subsequent fiscal years until exhausted.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act to increase the availability of special immigrant visas for Afghan allies.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1101 note

    for the first time

    This change clarifies that applicants must indicate this is their first petition submission.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1101 note

    not more than 4,000 principal aliens may be granted special immigrant status under this subsection. → not more than 4,000 principal aliens may be granted special immigrant status under this subsection.

    This sets a specific numerical limit on principal aliens granted special immigrant status for fiscal year 2021.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1101 note

    not later than December 31, 2021. → not later than December 31, 2023.

    This extends the deadline for the period of employment required for special immigrant visa applicants.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1101 note

    Any unused balance under this subparagraph shall be added to the number under subparagraph (A)(i) for use in fiscal year 2021.

    This allows any unused visas from previous years to be carried over to the current fiscal year.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1101 note

    notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (C),

    This removes conflicting language regarding carry forward provisions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3513 do?
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides for 4,000 additional special immigrant visas to qualified nationals of Afghanistan who were employed by or on behalf of the United States or the International Security Assistance Force after October 6, 2001. The visa allotment, in addition to any unused allocations of such special immigrant visas since FY2015, shall be available beginning FY2021, and unused visas shall carry over to subsequent fiscal years until exhausted.
Who sponsors HR 3513?
HR 3513 is sponsored by Kinzinger, Adam (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3513?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3513?
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