What's the current progress for Kerry-Lugar-Udall Visa Bill? What's the timeline? When do we expect this to become effective?

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   Andre R. Olivie

   Seattle Immigration Attorney

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   Answered March 10, 2012 22:53. I don't believe this bill ever got out of committee. In an election year I doubt any non enforcement immigration bill will be passed.
   
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   Neil FleischerPro

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   Answered March 11, 2012 05:50. I agree.. there is no imminent immigration legislation likely to pass

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   Alexander Ivakhnenko

   Chicago Immigration Attorney

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   Answered March 11, 2012 09:01. The cited Bill was recently reintroduced and will be effectively going through required procedural steps to become valid. Naturally, no one can tell the exact time for that process. Please review a detailed Bill's content and its procedural history below:
   http://kerry.senate.gov/press/release/?id=4e6a5...

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