To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove from an alien the initial burden of establishing that he or she is entitled to nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, in the case of certain aliens seeking to enter the United States for a temporary stay occasioned by the serious illness or death of a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.
Compassionate Visitor Visa Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a presumption that certain aliens seeking temporary entry into the United States in connection with the serious illness or death of a specified U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member (or other emergency or compelling circumstances involving such family members as the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish) are entitled to nonimmigrant status unless a consular or immigration officer determines that the applicant: (1) is inadmissible; or (2) does not intend to depart the United States following the period of authorized admission.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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