Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to create a program, within 180 days, that lets noncitizen veterans who were deported or are barred from entry return to the United States as lawful permanent residents, or adjust to that status if already in the country. The Attorney General would reopen removal cases for noncitizen veterans and cancel removal orders for those found eligible. Veterans removed for, or barred because of, certain crimes would not be eligible unless granted a waiver. Noncitizen veterans and service members could not be deported unless convicted of a crime of violence. Veterans who gain permanent residence under the bill could apply for citizenship through military service and would regain military and veterans benefits, and immigration officials would have to ask about military service and keep records on veterans in removal cases.

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Sponsors

• Tammy Duckworth Democrat sponsor
• 8 cosponsors