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This bill establishes a comprehensive program to protect and support non-citizen veterans who have been removed from or are at risk of removal from the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a visa program within 180 days that allows eligible veterans who are currently outside the U.S. to be admitted as permanent residents and those inside the U.S. to adjust their immigration status. An "eligible veteran" is defined as a non-citizen who meets specific criteria, including not being removed for a violent crime or a serious national security offense. The bill mandates that the Attorney General reopen removal proceedings for non-citizen veterans and rescind removal orders for those deemed eligible. Additionally, the bill prohibits the removal of veterans and service members except in cases of violent crimes, provides a pathway to naturalization for these veterans, ensures their access to military and veterans benefits, and requires the Department of Homeland Security to track and annotate records of service members and veterans to protect them from unnecessary removal. The legislation also instructs immigration enforcement personnel to seek supervisory approval before initiating removal proceedings against a service member or veteran and requires the Secretary to implement regulations within 90 days of the Act's enactment.

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