Temporary Family Visitation Act

Section 2 creates a new visa category for alien relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents, allowing families to visit temporarily for social, occasional, major life, or religious events. This directly benefits families wanting to spend time together in the United States.

Section 2 allows individuals who have been classified as immigrants and are awaiting the availability of an immigrant visa to be admitted pursuant to a family purpose visa, provided they meet other eligibility rules. This gives families a way to visit while waiting through backlogs.

Section 2 requires that a relative seeking admission must have an individual petitioning for them or an additional sponsor submit a declaration of financial support, and the relative must obtain short-term travel medical insurance or an existing health insurance policy covering international medical expenses. These financial and insurance mandates could burden sponsors and visitors who struggle to afford them.

Section 2 limits the period of authorized admission to no more than 90 days per calendar year and prohibits individuals admitted under this visa from changing their status. These strict time limits and rules restrict flexibility for visitors and their hosting relatives.