109 HR 5335 IH: For the relief of Tarveen Kaur Anand. U.S. House of Representatives 2006-05-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

V 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5335 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2006 Mr. Sherman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Tarveen Kaur Anand.

1.

Immediate relative status for Tarveen Kaur Anand

(a)

In general

Tarveen Kaur Anand shall be classified as an immediate relative within the meaning of section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for purposes of approval of a relative visa petition filed under section 204 of such Act by Tarveen Kaur Anand and the filing of an application for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status. (b)

Adjustment of status

If Tarveen Kaur Anand enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c)

Deadline for application and payment of fees

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

Reduction of immigrant visa number

Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Tarveen Kaur Anand, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, for the following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas available under section 201(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (e)

Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives

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