Meili was fired from his job and investigated for violating Swiss bank secrecy law. After receiving death threats. Mr. Meili and his family came to the United States in April on a temporary visitors visa. This visa will expire in the near future. and we must provide special relief for the Meili family to protect them. This legislation would provide permanent residency status for the Meili family. as they are not eligible for either a political asylum or workbased visa exemption. I am pleased that we are considering this critical legislation in an expedited manner. We must ensure that the Meili family and other whistleblowers are encouraged to tell the truth.