Section 2308. V Nonimmigrant Visa.
Amends the V nonimmigrant visa status to be available to: 1) those with approved petitions as the unmarried son or daughter of a citizen of the United States or of a lawful permanent resident, and to the married son or daughter of a United States citizen who is under 31 years of age; or 2) the sibling of a citizen of the United States or the married son or daughter of a United States citizen who is over 31 years of age. The Secretary may (see below) issue work authorization to those admitted as a V based on a pending family sponsored petition. A V visa terminates 30 days after the visa a petition or adjustment of status is denied. Siblings and married sons and daughters of United States citizens over 31 may not be authorized to work after being admitted on a V visa. This change is effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment. V visas are subject to the public charge requirement.
