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        <title>H.R. 2293, A bill to provide special immigrant status for aliens serving as translators with the United States Armed Forces</title>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide special immigrant status to otherwise eligible and admissible nationals of Iraq or Afghanistan who: (1) worked directly as translators with the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 12 months; (2) obtained a favorable recommendation from the first General or Flag officer in the the unit they supported; and (3) cleared a background check and screening. Provides derivative status for spouses and children accompanying or following to join such aliens.</p> <p>Limits to 50 the total number of principal aliens who may be provided status under this Act.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide special immigrant status to otherwise eligible and admissible nationals of Iraq or Afghanistan who: (1) worked directly as translators with the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 12 months; (2) obtained a favorable recommendation from the first General or Flag officer in the the unit they supported; and (3) cleared a background check and screening. Provides derivative status for spouses and children accompanying or following to join such aliens.</p> <p>Limits to 50 the total number of principal aliens who may be provided status under this Act during any fiscal year.</p>]]></text>
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