VI 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 516 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2009 Mr. Dodd introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Majan Jean.

1.

Permanent resident status for Majan Jean

(a)

In General

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) and section 240 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a), Majan Jean 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 such Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b)

Adjustment of Status

If Majan Jean enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Majan Jean 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 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 the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Majan Jean, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1)the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country Majan Jean’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)); or (2)if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Majan Jean under section 202(e) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)).