VI 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1377 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11, 2005 Mr. Allen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Hyang Dong Joo.

1.

Permanent resident status for Hyang Dong Joo

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Hyang Dong Joo 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 or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b)

Adjustment of status

If Hyang Dong Joo enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Hyang Dong Joo 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 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 Hyang Dong Joo, 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 Hyang Dong Joo under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Hyang Dong Joo under section 202(e) of that Act.