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Provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14Section 100004 › Proposal

Ten cases are let off the fee

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, section 100004, Sec. 100004. Written by .

Ten cases are let off the fee

The document says “shall notWho acts: Secretary of Homeland SecurityHow: statuteSec. 100004 in the PDF
What the document says

“An alien shall not be subject to the fee otherwise required under subsection (a) if the alien establishes, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security, on an individual, case-by-case basis, that the alien is being paroled because--”

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Sec. 100004

The section lets an alien off the fee on showing the Secretary, case by case, that the parole is for a medical emergency that cannot be treated abroad or is too urgent for a visa; that they are the parent or guardian of such a minor; that they are donating an organ or tissue; that a close family member's death is imminent or that they are attending such a funeral; that they are an adopted child needing urgent treatment before a final adoption visa; that they are returning from short travel while applying to adjust status; that they were returned to a neighboring country and are coming back for a hearing; that they hold Cuban and Haitian entrant status; or that the Secretary finds a significant public benefit from their help in a law enforcement matter. Otherwise the fee may not be waived or reduced.

What the document actually says

“An alien shall not be subject to the fee otherwise required under subsection (a) if the alien establishes, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security, on an individual, case-by-case basis, that the alien is being paroled because--”

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Sec. 100004
That sentence, in plain words

A person may be let off the fee. They must show why to the agency. Each case is looked at on its own.

What this is about

Ten grounds are listed. One is a health crisis. One is a funeral. One is help given to the law.

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