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The LIFE Act is a law that was passed in 2000 to help families of immigrants stay together. It made it easier for spouses and children of permanent residents to come to the United States while they waited for their visas. It also allowed them to work and study while they waited. The law also expanded the availability of K visas, which allowed non-resident spouses and children of U.S. citizens to come to the United States while they waited for their status to be adjusted. Finally, the law helped members of certain class action lawsuits against the Immigration and Naturalization Service apply for permanent residency if they met certain requirements.
The LIFE Act stands for Legal Immigration Family Equity Act. It was introduced as part of the Congressional bill H.R. 5548 to encourage immigrant family reunification. The act was passed by the 106th Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on December 21, 2000.
The examples illustrate how the LIFE Act amended multiple sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to provide temporary visas, expand the availability of K visas, and allow certain members of class action lawsuits to apply for permanent residency.