House
Feb 9, 2009To designate Haiti under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to render nationals of Haiti eligible for temporary protected status under such section.
Summary
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Haitian Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti as a country whose qualifying nationals may be eligible for temporary protected status. Provides for: (1) an initial 18-month designation period; and (2) authorization for temporary travel abroad.
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Introduced(1/6/09)
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Passed
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Passed
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Feb 9, 2009