Venezuelan Adjustment Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4048 Venezuelan Adjustment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4048

Bill 118 hr 4048, also known as the Venezuelan Adjustment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to Venezuelan nationals who are currently residing in the United States.

The bill aims to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible Venezuelan nationals, allowing them to remain in the US and work legally. TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to individuals from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions that make it unsafe for them to return home.

Additionally, the bill seeks to provide Venezuelans with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in the US. This would allow them to establish more permanent roots in the country and potentially become US citizens in the future. The Venezuelan Adjustment Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the need to support Venezuelan nationals who have fled their home country due to political and economic instability. Overall, this bill aims to provide much-needed assistance to Venezuelan immigrants in the US, allowing them to build a better future for themselves and their families.

Congressional Summary of HR 4048

Venezuelan Adjustment Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant lawful permanent resident status to qualifying nationals of Venezuela.

A national of Venezuela shall be eligible if that individual (1) applies for lawful permanent resident status no later than three years after this bill's enactment, (2) entered the United States on or before December 31, 2021, (3) has been continuously physically present in the United States for at least one year when filing their application, (4) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa, and (5) is not inadmissible under various grounds such as a conviction for an aggravated felony. Certain grounds for inadmissibility, such as the public charge ground, shall not apply.

The spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an eligible individual shall also be eligible.

If an individual has applied for lawful permanent resident status under this bill and is subject to exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings, DHS may not order that individual's removal unless DHS has made a final determination to deny the application.

DHS must provide work authorization to an individual whose application has been pending for more than 180 days, and may also provide authorization before that.

Current Status of Bill HR 4048

Bill HR 4048 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4048 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4048's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4048

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4048

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4048

Venezuelan Adjustment Act

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to adjust the status of certain aliens who are nationals of Venezuela to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.