H.R. 5766 — Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016

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Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status:

pursuant to an approved classification petition that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or
who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.

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2016-07-13
Introduced in House
2016-07-13
Introduced in House
2016-07-13
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2016-07-27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016

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