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Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6907
Bill 117 HR 6907, also known as the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of facilitating the reunification of Cuban families. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by Cuban nationals who are separated from their family members due to the immigration policies in place.
The Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022 proposes to establish a parole program that would allow certain eligible Cuban nationals to reunite with their family members in the United States. Under this program, individuals who have been approved for family-based immigrant visas would be able to enter the US on a temporary basis while they wait for their visa to become available.
The bill aims to reduce the lengthy separation periods that Cuban families often face due to the backlog in visa processing. By allowing eligible individuals to enter the US on parole, the legislation seeks to promote family unity and alleviate the emotional and financial burdens that families experience when they are separated. Furthermore, the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022 includes provisions to ensure that the parole program is implemented in a fair and transparent manner. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking parole under the program and establishes safeguards to prevent abuse of the system. Overall, the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022 is a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by Cuban families separated by immigration policies. If passed, the legislation has the potential to provide relief to many Cuban nationals and their families by facilitating their reunification in the United States.
The Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022 proposes to establish a parole program that would allow certain eligible Cuban nationals to reunite with their family members in the United States. Under this program, individuals who have been approved for family-based immigrant visas would be able to enter the US on a temporary basis while they wait for their visa to become available.
The bill aims to reduce the lengthy separation periods that Cuban families often face due to the backlog in visa processing. By allowing eligible individuals to enter the US on parole, the legislation seeks to promote family unity and alleviate the emotional and financial burdens that families experience when they are separated. Furthermore, the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022 includes provisions to ensure that the parole program is implemented in a fair and transparent manner. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking parole under the program and establishes safeguards to prevent abuse of the system. Overall, the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022 is a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by Cuban families separated by immigration policies. If passed, the legislation has the potential to provide relief to many Cuban nationals and their families by facilitating their reunification in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6907
Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of State to restart processing applications under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program. (The program, which was suspended in 2017, allows eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for parole for family members in Cuba, who can then enter the United States while waiting for immigrant visas.)
The State Department must prioritize applications filed before this bill's enactment and ensure that the adjudication of such applications begin no later than six months after this bill's enactment date.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6907
Bill HR 6907 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2022. Bill HR 6907 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2022. Bill HR 6907's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6907
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6907
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6907
Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022
Cuban Family Reunification Parole Act of 2022
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate the processing of applications for parole under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6907
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