Bill > S1635

This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category under the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to enter the United States temporarily for family purposes. The key provisions include: 1) amending the definition of nonimmigrant B-visas to include family purposes in addition to business and pleasure; 2) requiring relatives seeking a family purpose visa to obtain health insurance and have a sponsor submit a declaration of support; 3) limiting the authorized period of admission for family purpose visas to 90 days; 4) prohibiting individuals from petitioning for relatives who previously overstayed their authorized admission period; and 5) allowing individuals awaiting an immigrant visa to be admitted on a family purpose visa if they meet the eligibility requirements.