To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 901

Introduced

Feb 17, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Asian American ethnic groups East Asia Families Guerrilla warfare History Immigrants Immigration Military dependents Philippines Visas World War II

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Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to give family- or employment-based immigrant visa priority to the otherwise eligible children, sons, or daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized as U.S. citizens under the Immigration Act of 1990.

Actions

Apr 4, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Feb 18, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E275-276)
Feb 17, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 17, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E271)
Feb 17, 2005

Introduced in House

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