HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2083 HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2083

Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 or the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the Department of State or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to postpone the medical exam requirement for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan seeking entry into the United States as special immigrants.

Specifically, this bill applies to an existing program that provides special immigrant status to an individual (or the spouse or child of such an individual) who (1) faithfully performed sensitive and trusted duties for the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan on or after October 7, 2001, and (2) has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat due to the performance of those duties.

Under this bill, the State Department or DHS may waive any requirement for such an individual to undergo a medical exam before admission into the United States. If an individual receives such a waiver, DHS shall ensure that individual undergoes a medical exam no later than 90 days after admission into the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 2083

Bill S 2083 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2021. Bill S 2083 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 16, 2021. Bill S 2083's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2083

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2083

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Immigration

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AfghanistanAsiaCongressional oversightForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary operations and strategyVisas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2083

A bill to waive the requirement to undergo a medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes.HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

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