Protect Patriot Parents Act

Adjustment of Status for Military Parents: Under Section 2, certain parents of U.S. citizens serving honorably in the military can be deemed as having been inspected and admitted, which assists in their legal status transition.

Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds: Section 2 and Section 3 allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to use discretion to waive certain inadmissibility requirements if the parent proves they are not a public threat and have no criminal record unrelated to their status.

Visa Access for Removed Aliens: Section 4(a) ensures that even if an eligible alien was previously removed or left the U.S. voluntarily, they can still apply for an immigrant visa from abroad.

Family Reunification: Section 4(b) establishes a program allowing eligible aliens to enter the U.S. as nonimmigrants to be with their U.S. citizen children while their permanent residency applications are being processed.

Discretionary Requirements: Under Section 2 and Section 3, the ability to waive certain inadmissibility rules is left to the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, meaning a waiver is not guaranteed even if the criteria are met.

Security and Public Safety Screenings: Section 4(b) requires that any alien seeking to enter as a nonimmigrant to reunite with their child must establish to the satisfaction of the Secretaries that they do not pose a threat to the public or to national security.