H.R. 454 would amend the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998.
Detailed Summary
HRIFA Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 to: (1) provide that determinations with respect to children shall be made using the age and status of an individual on October 21, 1998 (enactment date of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998); (2) permit an application based upon child status to be filed by a parent or guardian if the child is present in the United States on such filing date; and (3) include document fraud among the grounds of inadmissibility which shall not preclude an otherwise qualifying Haitian alien from permanent resident status adjustment.
Permits new status adjustment applications to be filed for a limited time period.
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for reopening status adjustment applications that are affected by amendments made by this Act.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Visitor Comments
Jane
Yes! I support this bill and I thank Mr. Meek for demonstrating that great interest toward the haitian community. Because, this bill would be a relief of justice to those thousands of children who have come to the US legally, whom after 1 or 2 years, are told to go back to their country. Whereas, they have come here legally and have starded a new life. This bill will give them the opportunity to live freely, since they have not broken any immigration law while entering the US. Therefore, they should not be punished for using a benefit that they were untitled to.
YES! YES! YES!