H.R. 937 · 111th Congress
Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Filner
- Introduced
- 2009-02-10
- Latest action
- 2009-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Summary
Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of medical visits, student groups, or special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.