S. 1965

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To eliminate employment-based visa caps for abused, abandoned, and neglected children who are classified as special immigrant juveniles, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · June 5, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Cortez Masto · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• S. 1965
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Eliminating certain employment-based visa caps for special immigrant juveniles

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act.

SEC. 2. Eliminating certain employment-based visa caps for special immigrant juveniles

• (a) Aliens not subject to direct numerical limitations
  • Section 201(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act () is amended by striking subparagraph (A) or (B)and inserting subparagraph (A), (B), or (J). 8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1)(A)
• (b) Preference allocation for employment-Based immigrants
  • Section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act () is amended by striking subparagraph (A) or (B) thereofand inserting subparagraph (A), (B), or (J) of such section. 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)