H.R.9494

Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2026

Introduced·6/25/26

Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2026 allows eligible Haitian nationals to apply for permanent resident status.

The Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2026 provides a pathway to permanent resident status for certain Haitian nationals in the United States. This includes those who have been subject to an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal. Eligible applicants must have been continuously present in the U.S. since June 26, 2024, and submit their application within three years of the Act's enactment. The Act also allows for work authorization during the application process and prohibits certain grounds of inadmissibility.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 25

House

Introduced in House

Jun 25

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.