H.R. 8629 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8629 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2022Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mrs. Miller-Meeks) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To remove the requirement to demonstrate residency for eligibility as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for certain aliens, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Afghan Students Act of 2022. 2. Support for Afghans applying for student visas (a) Exception with respect to residence To be eligible as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)), a national of Afghanistan or a person with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan shall meet all requirements for such nonimmigrant status except they shall not need to demonstrate residence in Afghanistan or an intention not to abandon such residence. (b) Applicability (1) In general The exception under subsection (a) shall apply beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Extension The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall periodically review the country conditions in Afghanistan and may renew the exception under subsection (a) in 18-month increments based on such conditions.