H.R. 4594 · 113th Congress
Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Earl Blumenauer
- Introduced
- 2014-05-07
- Latest action
- 2014-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Summary
Afghan Allies Protection Extension Act - Amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend: (1) the Afghan special immigrant visa program through FY2015, and (2) unused visa carryover authority through December 31, 2016.
Expands the scope of a principal alien's qualifying employment to include employment by or on behalf of: (1) an organization associated with the U.S. mission in Afghanistan that has received U.S. funding through an official and documented contract, grant, or cooperative agreement; or (2) a media or nongovernmental organization headquartered in the United States.
Revises family member requirements.