Iowa SSB3169 mandates the use of the SAVE program clearinghouse to verify U.S. citizenship and immigration status for professional license applicants.

Iowa SSB3169 establishes a SAVE program clearinghouse within the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to verify the U.S. citizenship and immigration status of individuals applying for professional licenses. The bill requires professional licensing boards to use this clearinghouse for verification and mandates the denial of licenses for those unable to prove lawful presence. Appeals of such denials must be directed to the director of the department, whose decision is final.

Iowa SSB3169 mandates the use of the SAVE program clearinghouse to verify U.S. citizenship and immigration status for professional license applicants.

Iowa SSB3169 establishes a SAVE program clearinghouse within the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to verify the U.S. citizenship and immigration status of individuals applying for professional licenses. The bill requires professional licensing boards to use this clearinghouse for verification and mandates the denial of licenses for those unable to prove lawful presence. Appeals of such denials must be directed to the director of the department, whose decision is final.