Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2021

Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2021

This bill defers the removal of qualified Iraqi nationals from the United States for two years from the date of the bill's enactment.

To qualify, an Iraqi national shall (1) have been ordered removed to Iraq before the date of the bill's enactment, and (2) have resided in the United States on or before January 1, 2016. Aliens under removal deferral under this bill (1) shall be authorized for employment, and (2) may not be detained for immigration status-related reasons or for a motion by the alien to reopen removal proceedings.

An alien shall not receive removal deferral under this bill where (1) the Department of Homeland Security determines that the alien is directly responsible for specific and significant harm to U.S. security, (2) the alien voluntarily returns to Iraq, or (3) the alien is subject to extradition.

Bill 117 HR 4273, also known as the Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to Iraqi nationals, including minority groups, who are facing removal from the United States.

The bill aims to defer the removal of Iraqi nationals who have been ordered to be deported, allowing them to remain in the US while their cases are being reviewed. This includes individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes but have served their sentences and are not considered a threat to public safety.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide protection for Iraqi nationals who have faced persecution in their home country, particularly minority groups such as Christians and Yazidis. These individuals may be eligible for relief under this legislation if they can demonstrate that they would face harm or persecution if they were to be deported. Overall, the Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2021 is aimed at providing a pathway for Iraqi nationals, including minority groups, to remain in the US and avoid deportation to a potentially dangerous situation in their home country. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support.