Bill Summary for S 492 (2017-2018)
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Bill: T & U VISA/FEES.
Summary date:
May 17 2017
Bill Information:
View NCGA Bill Details | 2017-2018 Session |
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT COMPLETION OF T AND U VISA VERIFICATIONS IS DISCRETIONARY ON THE PART OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE A FEE.Intro. by Sanderson.
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Bill summary
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Amends proposed GS 64-49 (regarding the authority of certifying agencies to complete law enforcement certifications for T or U visa applicants) to amend the definition of local certifying agency to also include any state or local authority with responsibility for the investigation or prosecution of a qualifying crime or criminal activity under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Replaces the term "local certifying agency" with "certifying agency" throughout the act.