V 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 459 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2009 Mr. Pastor of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Alfredo Ramirez Vasquez.

1.

Waiver of grounds for removal of, or denial of admission to, Alfredo Ramirez Vasquez

(a)

In General

Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alfredo Ramirez Vasquez may not be removed from the United States, or denied admission to the United States, by reason of any act of his that is a ground for removal or denial of admission and is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security, or the Visa Office of the Department of State, on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b)

Rescission of Outstanding Order of Removal

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Alfredo Ramirez Vasquez by reason of any act described in subsection (a). (c)

Establishment of Good Moral Character

Notwithstanding section 101(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, any act described in subsection (a) may not be considered in determining whether Alfredo Ramirez Vasquez is, or during any period has been, a person of good moral character for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act.