H.R. 8617 · 116th Congress
Temporary Family Visitation Act
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PetersSponsor5 cosponsors · 4 D, 1 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category (B-3) for an eligible alien to enter the United States to visit certain relatives.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Oct 16, 2020
Temporary Family Visitation Act
This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category (B-3) for an eligible alien to enter the United States to visit certain relatives.
To qualify for a B-3 visa, the alien must (1) be visiting a qualifying relative (such as a child, parent, uncle, or aunt) who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, (2) have an affidavit of support executed by the U.S.-based relative or another sponsor, and (3) have travel medical insurance covering the duration of the visit. (An affidavit of support is a contract in which the sponsor agrees to financially support the alien during the alien's stay in the United States, if necessary.)
The Department of State may waive any of these requirements for public interest purposes, such as to assure family unity.
The period of stay for a B-3 visa may be for up to 120 days.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Temporary Family Visitation Act
Latest action (Oct 16, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Immigration · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 16, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.