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2009 SESSION

082535544
HOUSE BILL NO. 1174
Offered January 9, 2008
Prefiled January 9, 2008
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 63.2-214.1 in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 63.2, relating to Office of Immigrant Assistance.
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Patrons-- Lingamfelter, Albo, Athey, Crockett-Stark, Ebbin, Hugo, Moran, Morgan, Nutter and Sherwood
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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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.