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HR 5283 - 111

Help HAITI Act of 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-293.

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Summary

49 Public Law Dec 14, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 4, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who: (1) was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010; (2) is physically present in the United States; (3) is admissible as an immigrant; and (4) files an application for adjustment not later than three years after enactment of this Act. Limits the number of such adjusted aliens to 1400. Excepts such aliens from certain documentation requirements. Deems such an unmarried alien who is under the age of 18 to satisfy the requirements applicable to adopted children if: (1) the alien obtained adjustment of status; and (2) a U.S. citizen adopted the alien before, on, or after the date of the decision granting adjustment of status. Prohibits any derivative immigration benefits for the birth parent of an alien adjusted under this Act. States that the budgetary effects of this Act for the purpose of Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 compliance shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

35 Passed Senate amended Aug 9, 2010

Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who: (1) was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010; (2) is physically present in the United States; (3) is admissible as an immigrant; and (4) files an application for adjustment not later than three years after enactment of this Act. Limits the number of such adjusted aliens to 1400. Excepts such aliens from certain documentation requirements. Deems such an unmarried alien who is under the age of 18 to satisfy the requirements applicable to adopted children if: (1) the alien obtained adjustment of status; and (2) a U.S. citizen adopted the alien before, on, or after the date of the decision granting adjustment of status. Prohibits any derivative immigration benefits for the birth parent of an alien adjusted under this Act. States that the budgetary effects of this Act for the purpose of Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 compliance shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

36 Passed House amended Jul 30, 2010

Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010, if such alien: (1) applies for adjustment; (2) is physically present in the United States when the adjustment application is filed; and (3) is admissible as an immigrant. Permits an adoptive parent or legal guardian to apply on behalf of a minor. Excepts such aliens from the public charge and documentation requirements. Deems such an unmarried alien who is under the age of 18 to satisfy the requirements applicable to adopted children if: (1) the alien obtained adjustment of status; and (2) a U.S. citizen adopted the alien before, on, or after the date of the decision granting adjustment of status. Prohibits any derivative immigration benefits for the birth parent of an alien adjusted under this Act. States that the budgetary effects of this Act for the purpose of Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 compliance shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

00 Introduced in House May 17, 2010

Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010, if such alien: (1) applies for adjustment; (2) is physically present in the United States when the adjustment application is filed; and (3) is admissible as an immigrant. Deems such an alien to satisfy the requirements applicable to adopted children if, before the alien is 18 years of age, he or she adjusts to permanent resident status and is adopted by a U.S. citizen (which may occur before, on, or after status adjustment). Permits a parent or legal guardian to apply on behalf of a minor. Prohibits any derivative immigration benefits for the birth parent of an alien adjusted under this Act.

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Dec 9, 2010

Signed by President.

Dec 9, 2010

Signed by President.

Dec 9, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-293.

Dec 9, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-293.

Dec 3, 2010

Presented to President.

Dec 3, 2010

Presented to President.

Dec 1, 2010

Mr. Conyers moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7819-7821)

Dec 1, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5283.

Dec 1, 2010

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7819)

Dec 1, 2010

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7819)

Dec 1, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 1, 2010

Cleared for White House.

Aug 5, 2010

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 4, 2010

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6740)

Aug 4, 2010

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 4, 2010

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 21, 2010

Received in the Senate.

Jul 20, 2010

Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 20, 2010

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5785-5787)

Jul 20, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5283.

Jul 20, 2010

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5785)

Jul 20, 2010

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5785)

Jul 20, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 15, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

May 12, 2010

Introduced in House

May 12, 2010

Introduced in House

May 12, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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