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Sex Offender Visa Loophole Elimination Act of 2006
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportThe bill would prohibit approval of family-sponsored immigration petitions if the principal alien is a convicted sex offender.
To prohibit a convicted sex offender from obtaining approval of immigration petitions filed by the offender on behalf of family members.
To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special adjustment of status to certain aliens currently in the United States who are married to United States citizens and parents of a United States citizen child.
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeThe bill would allow an illegal alien who is married to a U.S. citizen and who is the parent of a U.S. citizen child to apply for a special adjustment of status.
To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special adjustment of status to certain aliens currently in the United States who are married to United States citizens and parents of a United States citizen child.
H.R. 5744: Sponsors (2006)
2006: Sponsored H.R. 5744, Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2006, Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.)
To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings.
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeThe bill would allow an illegal alien who is married to a U.S. citizen and who is the parent of a U.S. citizen child to apply for a special adjustment of status.
To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings.
To designate Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as program countries under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeThe bill would designate six Eastern European nations as program countries under the visa waiver program.
To designate Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as program countries under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2006
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R.