HB1174: Immigrant Assistance, Office of; created.
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 of Social Services 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 (i) provide advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process, and (ii) provide assistance with finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible.
Patrons-- Lingamfelter, Albo, Athey, Crockett-Stark, Ebbin, Hugo, Moran, Morgan, Nutter and Sherwood
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-214.1 as follows:
63.2-214.1. Office of Immigrant Assistance.
There is created in the Department of Social Services 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 (i) provide advice and assistance regarding the citizenship application process, and (ii) provide assistance with finding and securing employment, housing, and services for which such persons may be eligible.