Temporary Family Visitation Act

This bill would create a new temporary visitor visa for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who want to visit for family purposes. Covered relatives include spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. To be admitted, the visitor would need a financial support declaration from the U.S. petitioner or another sponsor, travel or health insurance covering the stay, and a stated intent to leave. Visits would be limited to 90 days per calendar year, visitors could not change to another visa status, and petitioners whose past relatives overstayed could not petition again. Relatives waiting for an immigrant visa could still use this visa, but it would not count as an admission for applying for a green card.

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Sponsors

• Rand Paul Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors