S. 1635 · 117th Congress

Temporary Family Visitation Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Rand Paul
Introduced
2021-05-13
Latest action
2021-05-13 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Temporary Family Visitation Act

This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa classification for an alien temporarily entering the United States to visit a relative who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

The maximum period of stay for a family visitor visa shall be 90 days. An alien seeking such a visa must have health insurance for the duration of the stay.

An alien who holds such a visa may not change to another nonimmigrant visa classification except in certain limited instances.

If an alien has been approved for a family-based immigrant visa and is waiting for one to become available, the alien may obtain a family visitor visa if the alien meets the eligibility requirements.