IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2008 Mr. Craig introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Chelsea Ann Long.

1.

Permanent resident status for Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Chelsea Ann Long

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Chelsea Ann Long shall each 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 such Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b)

Adjustment of status

If Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Chelsea Ann Long enter the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), they 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 (8 U.S.C. 1255) 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 applications for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status are filed 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 immigrant visas or permanent resident status to Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Chelsea Ann Long, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 4, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of South Africa 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 South Africa under section 202(e) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(e)). (e)

Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives

The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Chelsea Ann Long shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).