Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jul 27, 2023
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Referred
Jul 27, 2023
the Judiciary
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill establishes measures to reduce processing times for certain nonimmigrant visas. The bill authorizes domestic renewal of an unexpired B (temporary visitor) visa. The bill also expands the authority of the Department of State to waive mandatory in-person interviews for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants, including for eligible individuals who (1) have previously traveled to the United States through the Visa Waiver Program, or (2) are renewing a visa less than 48 months after its expiration date. The bill also authorizes interviews for certain B visa applications to be conducted remotely (i.e., via teleconference technology) subject to various requirements, including requirements...
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Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.