VI 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 550 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 9, 2009 Mr. Burris introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Francisca Lino.

1.

Permanent resident status for Francisca Lino

(a)

In General

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Francisca Lino 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 Francisca Lino 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 (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 within 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 Francisca Lino, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth 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 the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). (e)

Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives

The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Francisca Lino shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.