110 HR 5221 IH: For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena. U.S. House of Representatives 2008-01-29 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 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5221 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2008 Mr. Reyes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.

1.

Immediate relative status for Kumi Iizuka-Barcena

(a)

In general

Kumi Iizuka-Barcena, the widow of a citizen of the United States, 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 the approval of a relative visa petition filed under section 204 of such Act by her deceased spouse and the filing of an application for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status by Kumi Iizuka-Barcena. (b)

Adjustment of status

If Kumi Iizuka-Barcena 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

Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if Kumi Iizuka-Barcena files an application for reconsideration of the revocation of the approval of the relative visa petition referred to in subsection (a) with appropriate fees not later than 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 Kumi Iizuka-Barcena, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, for the current or next following fiscal year, the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under section 201(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.