VI 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2008 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan.

1.

Permanent resident status for Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan shall each be eligible for the 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 or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b)

Adjustment of status

If Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States 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 the enactment of this Act. (c)

Deadline for application and payment of fees

Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed, with appropriate fees, not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d)

Reduction of immigrant visa numbers

Upon granting an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, 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 Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan 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 Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan under section 202(e) of such Act.