Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain battered alien spouses to apply for permanent residence without filing a joint petition (and interview) with the citizen spouse.
Requires such an alien spouse to demonstrate: (1) that the marriage was entered into with good faith; and (2) evidence of physical abuse or extreme mental cruelty.
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.
Laid on the table. See S. 358 for further action.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Executive Comment Requested from Justice.
See H.R.4300.
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