United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 463 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the provisions relating to status under section 101(a)(15)(U) of that Act.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding U-visa (victims of certain crimes) provisions to: (1) limit derivative visas to spouses and children of an alien victim; (2) require visa recipients to be a victim of an actual crime by eliminating eligibility based upon being the intended victim of an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the specified crimes; (3) limit visa duration to the lesser of three years or the period of limitations prescribed for the qualifying crime; and (4) eliminate U-visa status adjustment to permanent legal resident status.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H349)

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 463 do?
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding U-visa (victims of certain crimes) provisions to: (1) limit derivative visas to spouses and children of an alien victim; (2) require visa recipients to be a victim of an actual crime by eliminating eligibility based upon being the intended victim of an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the specified crimes; (3) limit visa duration to the lesser of three years or the period of limitations prescribed for the qualifying crime; and (4) eliminate U-visa status adjustment to permanent legal resident status.
Who sponsors HR 463?
HR 463 is sponsored by Diane Black (R).
What is the current status of HR 463?
This bill died with 113th 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 463?
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