To amend Public Law 89-732 to increase to 5 years the period during which a Cuban national must be physically present in the United States in order to qualify for adjustment of status to that of a permanent resident, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2771 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Aug 1, 2011, sponsored by David Rivera.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Aug 1, 2011
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Immigration

What it does

Increases to five years the period during which a Cuban national must be physically present in the United States in order to adjust to permanent resident status. Makes an alien who returns to Cuba after admission or parole into the United States ineligible for such status adjustment. Rescinds such adjusted status in the case of an alien who returns to Cuba before being granted U.S.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

David Rivera (R-FL)

Where it stands

IntroducedAug 1, 2011
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. (Aug 25, 2011)

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