Contact Congress about H.R. 9494: To provide for adjustment of status for certain nationals of Haiti, and for other purposes.
Some Haitian nationals in the United States could apply for green cards under a special process. They could also get work permits while their cases are pending, and some old removal orders could be paused or canceled.
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To provide for adjustment of status for certain nationals of Haiti, and for other purposes. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 9494: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Haitian nationals who are already in the United States and have temporary, uncertain, or no permanent immigration status. It also affects their spouses, children, and unmarried sons or daughters if they meet the bill’s rules. Immigration agencies and immigration courts would also be affected because they would have to process the new applications, work permits, stays of removal, and reviews.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could turn uncertain immigration status into a direct green card path for some Haitian nationals already living in the United States. It could also stop some removals while cases are pending and let people work legally while they wait. The effect would depend on how many people qualify, how many apply, and how quickly the government processes the cases.
Key provisions in H.R. 9494
- Certain Haitian nationals could apply for green cards. They must have stayed in the United States since June 26, 2024, and must apply within three years after the bill becomes law.
- Close family members could qualify too. This includes a qualifying Haitian national’s spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter.
- Some normal immigration bars would not apply to these applicants. These include rules about public charge, job certification, entering without inspection, missing papers, and unlawful presence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
- Some people would still be blocked. That includes people convicted of an aggravated felony, two or more crimes involving moral turpitude except in a narrow case, or persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion.
- People with old exclusion, deportation, removal, or voluntary departure orders could still apply. They would not need to file a separate request to reopen or reconsider those old cases.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 9494
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Questions people ask about H.R. 9494
- What is H.R. 9494?
- Some Haitian nationals in the United States could apply for green cards under a special process. They could also get work permits while their cases are pending, and some old removal orders could be paused or canceled.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 9494?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 9494?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 9494 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
