Protect Patriot Spouses Act

HR 4722, the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, helps spouses of U.S. military members obtain immigration status more easily. It directly affects spouses of active-duty or honorably discharged U.S. service members who have a pending petition for immediate relative status based on marriage. The bill amends immigration law to waive certain inadmissibility grounds (like some criminal history or security concerns) for these spouses and deems them "inspected and admitted" for adjustment of status purposes. It also creates a new process allowing spouses previously removed from the U.S. to apply for visas abroad and temporarily return as nonimmigrants while their applications are processed.