Establishes a program for veterans to return to the U.S. as lawful permanent residents and protects them from removal.
The Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a program allowing eligible veterans outside the U.S. to return as lawful permanent residents. It also requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to seek approval before initiating removal proceedings against service members or veterans. The Act ensures that veterans who have been removed or are in removal proceedings can access military and veterans benefits. It further allows noncitizen veterans to naturalize through service in the Armed Forces, provided they meet specific criteria.
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