To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the 3-month State residency requirement for applicants for naturalized citizenship do not apply with respect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires no State residency requirement for spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates and exemptions. The main policy areas are Immigrant Communities and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires no State residency requirement for spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires no State residency requirement for spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Immigrant Communities, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires no State residency requirement for spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Strickland (for herself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following …
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