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V115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4936IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 5, 2018Ms. Clarke of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILL For the relief of Joel Perez Hernandez.

1.

Permanent resident status for Joel Perez Hernandez

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Joel Perez Hernandez shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b)

Adjustment of status

If Joel Perez Hernandez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Joel Perez Hernandez shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of the date of enactment of this Act. (c)

Deadline for application and payment of fees

Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (d)

Reduction of immigrant visa numbers

Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Joel Perez Hernandez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Joel Perez Hernandez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Joel Perez Hernandez under section 202(e) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). (e)

Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives

The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Joel Perez Hernandez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.