Bill Text: VA SB435 | 2016 | Regular Session | Prefiled

Virginia Senate Bill 435 (Prior Session Legislation)

Prefiled

Bill Title: Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-10 - Passed by indefinitely in Finance (15-Y 0-N) [SB435 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-SB435-Prefiled.html

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SENATE BILL NO. 435 Offered January 13, 2016 Prefiled January 12, 2016 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-209.1, relating to the Office of Immigrant Assistance. ---------- Patrons-- Ebbin; Delegate: Lingamfelter ---------- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 63.2-209.1 as follows:

§63.2-209.1. Office of Immigrant Assistance.

There is created in the Department an Office of Immigrant Assistance to assist persons lawfully entering the United States and the Commonwealth for the purpose of becoming citizens. The Office shall provide (i) advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process and (ii) assistance with finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible.