What does Preamble of S 461 do?

This bill aims to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas. The bill's stated purpose is to address the immigration status of these children.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 461 do?

This bill is formally titled the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025.

What does EXEMPTION FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMIT. of S 461 do?

This section amends Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment adds a new category of aliens eligible for a visa. The new category includes aliens eligible for a visa under section 203(a) paragraphs (1) or (3). These aliens must also have a parent who was naturalized under specific provisions of the Immigration Act of 1990 or the Act of October 14, 1940.

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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025 — S. 461

Last updated: 2/6/2025 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

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This bill exempts children of Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
It creates a new visa category for aliens whose parents were naturalized under specific provisions of the Immigration Act of 1990 or the Act of October 14, 1940.

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