S. 295 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 295 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Lautenberg introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow certain Indonesian citizens to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act. 2. Motion to reopen asylum claims (a) In general Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)) and section 240(c)(7) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7)), and notwithstanding any other provision of law on motions to reopen removal or deportation proceedings, an alien may file 1 motion to reopen an asylum claim during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act if the alien— (1) is a citizen of Indonesia; (2) entered the United States after January 1, 1997, and before November 30, 2002; (3) filed an application for asylum that was denied asylum based solely upon a failure to meet the 1-year application filing deadline; (4) is not subject to the safe third country exception under section 208(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)(A)); and (5) is not subject to a bar from seeking asylum under section 208(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)). (b) Application from abroad The motion to reopen referred to in subsection (a) may be filed in the United States or from outside the United States. (c) Return of applicants abroad An alien who meets the requirements under subsection (a) may be admitted or otherwise authorized to enter the United States solely to prosecute a motion to reopen under this section or otherwise to pursue relief under this section. Hearings pursuant to this section may be held in the United States or outside the United States, with the alien appearing in person or by video phone or similar device. (d) Definitions For purposes of this Act, the terms used in this Act have the meanings given such terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)).