How HR 3513 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.