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NJ SR35
NJ SR35Memorializes President and Department of Homeland Security to expedite and prioritize certain immigration applications.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This Assembly Resolution urges the President of the United States and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security to expedite and prioritize immigration applications, green card applications, and other applications for individuals seeking United States citizenship classified as essential during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it is of national importance to maintain the safety of our citizens through border restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is also imperative to ensure those seeking United States citizenship requesting to serve in the healthcare field, and other essential fields, during the Covid-19 crisis receive immediate due process of their applications. This Assembly Resolution salutes the service and sacrifice of these heroes and asks that their desire to become United States citizens be embraced with urgency by our great nation. Duly authenticated copies of this Assembly resolution would be transmitted to the President of the United States and the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This resolution respectfully urges the President of the United States and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to speed up and give priority to immigration applications, including those for green cards (which grant lawful permanent residency), for individuals deemed essential during the Covid-19 pandemic. The resolution acknowledges the importance of border safety but emphasizes that those seeking to become U.S. citizens and contribute in critical fields like healthcare during the crisis deserve prompt processing of their applications. It also states that authenticated copies of this resolution will be sent to the President and the Director of USCIS.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SR35 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/35_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SR/35_I1.HTM |
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