[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 8, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5726-S5729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. LEAHY:
  S. 1328. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to 
eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting 
permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent 
residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the same manner 
as spouses of citizens and lawful permanent residents and to penalize 
immigration fraud in connection with permanent partnerships; to the 
Committee on the Judiciary.
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today I am pleased to reintroduce the 
Uniting American Families Act. This legislation would allow U.S. 
citizens and legal permanent residents to petition for their foreign 
same-sex partners under our family-based immigration system. I hope 
that the Senate will demonstrate our Nation's commitment to equality 
under the law by passing this measure.
  I am pleased to act today in concert with Congressman Nadler, who is 
introducing this same measure in the House of Representatives. 
Congressman Nadler has been a steady advocate for these changes, and I 
commend his efforts to promote fundamental fairness for Americans whose 
loved ones are foreign citizens.
  Under current law, foreign same-sex partners of Americans are unable 
to benefit from the family-based immigration system, which accounts for 
the majority of green cards awarded annually. As a result, gay 
Americans in this situation face the difficult choice of living apart 
from their partner, or leaving the U.S. to reside together.
  This bill provides parity while also retaining strong prohibitions 
against fraud. To qualify as a permanent partner, potential 
beneficiaries must be at least 18 years old and in an exclusive, 
committed relationship with an adult U.S. citizen or legal permanent 
resident, where both parties intend a lifelong union. The couple must 
prove that their union is not cognizable as a marriage under the 
Immigration and Nationality Act. Penalties for fraud would be the same 
as in any other marriage-based case: up to 5 years in prison and 
$250,000 in fines for the petitioner, and possible deportation for the 
alien partner.
  Like many people across the country, Vermonters involved in permanent 
partnerships with foreign nationals often feel abandoned by immigration 
laws and restrictions. This bill would allow them, and other gay and 
lesbian Americans, to become more fully integrated into our society. 
Promoting family unity has long been a critical aim of Federal 
immigration policy, and we should honor that purpose by providing all 
Americans regardless of their sexual orientation the opportunity to be 
with their loved ones.

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  The idea that immigration benefits should extend to same-sex couples 
is not new. Many nations recognize that their respective immigration 
laws should respect family unity, regardless of sexual orientation. 
Indeed, 16 of our closest allies--Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, 
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, the Netherlands, 
New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and the United Kingdom all 
acknowledge same-sex couples for immigration purposes.
  Our immigration laws treat gays and lesbians in committed 
relationships as second-class citizens. This injustice should be 
addressed not only on behalf of those individuals but also to promote 
more broadly a fair and consistent policy for America. I hope that the 
Senate will act to demonstrate our Nation's commitment to equality 
under the law.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be 
printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, as follows:

                                S. 1328

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENTS TO IMMIGRATION AND 
                   NATIONALITY ACT; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Uniting 
     American Families Act of 2007''.
       (b) Amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act.--Except 
     as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, if an 
     amendment or repeal is expressed as the amendment or repeal 
     of a section or other provision, the reference shall be 
     considered to be made to that section or provision in the 
     Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).
       (c) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act; 
              table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions of permanent partner and permanent partnership.
Sec. 3. Worldwide level of immigration.
Sec. 4. Numerical limitations on individual foreign states.
Sec. 5. Allocation of immigrant visas.
Sec. 6. Procedure for granting immigrant status.
Sec. 7. Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency 
              situation refugees.
Sec. 8. Asylum.
Sec. 9. Adjustment of status of refugees.
Sec. 10. Inadmissible aliens.
Sec. 11. Nonimmigrant status for permanent partners awaiting the 
              availability of an immigrant visa.
Sec. 12. Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien 
              spouses, permanent partners, and sons and daughters.
Sec. 13. Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien 
              entrepreneurs, spouses, permanent partners, and children.
Sec. 14. Deportable aliens.
Sec. 15. Removal proceedings.
Sec. 16. Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status.
Sec. 17. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person 
              admitted for permanent residence.
Sec. 18. Application of criminal penalties to for misrepresentation and 
              concealment of facts regarding permanent partnerships.
Sec. 19. Requirements as to residence, good moral character, attachment 
              to the principles of the constitution.
Sec. 20. Application of family unity provisions to permanent partners 
              of certain LIFE Act beneficiaries.
Sec. 21. Application to Cuban Adjustment Act.

     SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS OF PERMANENT PARTNER AND PERMANENT 
                   PARTNERSHIP.

       Section 101(a) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (15)(K)(ii), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(52) The term `permanent partner' means an individual 18 
     years of age or older who--
       ``(A) is in a committed, intimate relationship with another 
     individual 18 years of age or older in which both individuals 
     intend a lifelong commitment;
       ``(B) is financially interdependent with that other 
     individual;
       ``(C) is not married to, or in a permanent partnership 
     with, any individual other than that other individual;
       ``(D) is unable to contract with that other individual a 
     marriage cognizable under this Act; and
       ``(E) is not a first, second, or third degree blood 
     relation of that other individual.
       ``(53) The term `permanent partnership' means the 
     relationship that exists between 2 permanent partners.''.

     SEC. 3. WORLDWIDE LEVEL OF IMMIGRATION.

       Section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)) is 
     amended--
       (1) by ``spouse'' each place it appears and inserting 
     ``spouse or permanent partner'';
       (2) by striking ``spouses'' and inserting ``spouse, 
     permanent partner,'';
       (3) by inserting ``(or, in the case of a permanent 
     partnership, whose permanent partnership was not 
     terminated)'' after ``was not legally separated from the 
     citizen''; and
       (4) by striking ``remarries.'' and inserting ``remarries or 
     enters a permanent partnership with another person.''.

     SEC. 4. NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON INDIVIDUAL FOREIGN STATES.

       (a) Per Country Levels.--Section 202(a)(4) (8 U.S.C. 
     1152(a)(4)) is amended--
       (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``, permanent 
     partners,'' after ``spouses'';
       (2) in the heading of subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, 
     permanent partners,'' after ``Spouses''; and
       (3) in the heading of subparagraph (C), by striking ``and 
     daughters'' inserting ``without permanent partners and 
     unmarried daughters without permanent partners''.
       (b) Rules for Chargeability.--Section 202(b)(2) (8 U.S.C. 
     1152(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``his spouse'' and inserting ``his or her 
     spouse or permanent partner'';
       (2) by striking ``such spouse'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``such spouse or permanent partner''; and
       (3) by inserting ``or permanent partners'' after ``husband 
     and wife''.

     SEC. 5. ALLOCATION OF IMMIGRANT VISAS.

       (a) Preference Allocation for Family Members of Permanent 
     Resident Aliens.--Section 203(a)(2) (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(2) Spouses, permanent partners, unmarried sons without 
     permanent partners, and unmarried daughters without permanent 
     partners of permanent resident aliens.--'';
       (2) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partners,'' after ``spouses''; and
       (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or unmarried 
     daughters'' and inserting ``without permanent partners or the 
     unmarried daughters without permanent partners''.
       (b) Preference Allocation for Sons and Daughters of 
     Citizens.--Section 203(a)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(3)) is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking the paragraph heading and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(2) Married sons and daughters of citizens and sons and 
     daughters with permanent partners of citizens.--''; and
       (2) by inserting ``, or sons or daughters with permanent 
     partners,'' after ``daughters''.
       (c) Employment Creation.--Section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) (8 
     U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse,''.
       (d) Treatment of Family Members.--Section 203(d) (8 U.S.C. 
     1153(d)) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``section 
     101(b)(1)''; and
       (2) by inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after ``the 
     spouse''.

     SEC. 6. PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS.

       (a) Classification Petitions.--Section 204(a)(1) (8 U.S.C. 
     1154(a)(1)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) in clause (ii), by inserting ``or permanent partner'' 
     after ``spouse'';
       (B) in clause (iii)--
       (i) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears; and
       (ii) in subclause (I), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage'' each place it appears;
       (C) in clause (v)(I), by inserting ``permanent partner,'' 
     after ``is the spouse,'';
       (D) in clause (vi)--
       (i) by inserting ``or termination of the permanent 
     partnership'' after ``divorce''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after 
     ``spouse''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (B)--
       (A) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears;
       (B) in clause (ii)--
       (i) in subclause (I)(aa), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage'';
       (ii) in subclause (I)(bb), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage'' the first place it appears; 
     and
       (iii) in subclause (II)(aa), by inserting ``(or the 
     termination of the permanent partnership)'' after 
     ``termination of the marriage''.
       (b) Immigration Fraud Prevention.--Section 204(c) (8 U.S.C. 
     1154(c)) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears; and
       (2) by inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after 
     ``marriage'' each place it appears.

     SEC. 7. ANNUAL ADMISSION OF REFUGEES AND ADMISSION OF 
                   EMERGENCY SITUATION REFUGEES.

       Section 207(c) (8 U.S.C. 1157(c)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) by inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears; and
       (B) by inserting ``, permanent partner's,'' after 
     ``spouse's''; and
       (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, permanent partner,'' 
     after ``spouse''.

     SEC. 8. ASYLUM.

       Section 208(b)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(3)) is amended--
       (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse''.

     SEC. 9. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF REFUGEES.

       Section 209(b)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3)) is amended by 
     inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after ``spouse''.

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     SEC. 10. INADMISSIBLE ALIENS.

       (a) Classes of Aliens Ineligible for Visas or Admission.--
     Section 212(a) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (3)(D)(iv), by inserting ``permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse,'';
       (2) in paragraph (4)(C)(i)(I), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse'';
       (3) in paragraph (6)(E)(ii), by inserting ``permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse,''; and
       (4) in paragraph (9)(B)(v), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse''.
       (b) Waivers.--Section 212(d) (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (11), by inserting ``permanent partner,'' 
     after ``spouse,''; and
       (2) in paragraph (12), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse''.
       (c) Waivers of Inadmissibility on Health-Related Grounds.--
     Section 212(g)(1)(A) (8 U.S.C. 1182(g)(1)(A)) is amended by 
     inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after ``spouse''.
       (d) Waivers of Inadmissibility on Criminal and Related 
     Grounds.--Section 212(h)(1)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1182(h)(1)(B)) is 
     amended by inserting ``permanent partner,'' after 
     ``spouse,''.
       (e) Waiver of Inadmissibility for Misrepresentation.--
     Section 212(i)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1182(i)(1)) is amended by 
     inserting ``permanent partner,'' after ``spouse,''.

     SEC. 11. NONIMMIGRANT STATUS FOR PERMANENT PARTNERS AWAITING 
                   THE AVAILABILITY OF AN IMMIGRANT VISA.

       Section 214(r) (8 U.S.C. 1184(r)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or permanent partner'' 
     after ``spouse''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage'' each place it appears.

     SEC. 12. CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN 
                   ALIEN SPOUSES, PERMANENT PARTNERS, AND SONS AND 
                   DAUGHTERS.

       (a) Section Heading.--
       (1) In general.--The heading for section 216 (8 U.S.C. 
     1186a) is amended by striking ``and sons'' and inserting ``, 
     permanent partners, sons, '' after
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents is amended 
     by amending the item relating to section 216 to read as 
     follows:

``Sec. 216. Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien 
              spouses, permanent partners, sons, and daughters''.
       (b) In General.--Section 216(a) (8 U.S.C. 1186a(a)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or permanent partner'' 
     after ``spouse''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partner'' after ``spouse'';
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse,''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse,''.
       (c) Termination of Status if Finding That Qualifying 
     Marriage Improper.--Section 216(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 
     1186a(b)) is amended--
       (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or Permanent 
     Partnership'' after ``Marriage''; and
       (2) in paragraph (1)(A)--
       (A) by inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after 
     ``marriage''; and
       (B) in clause (ii)--
       (i) by inserting ``or has ceased to satisfy the criteria 
     for being considered a permanent partnership under this 
     Act,'' after ``terminated,''; and
       (ii) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after 
     ``spouse''.
       (d) Requirements of Timely Petition and Interview for 
     Removal of Condition.--Section 216(c) (8 U.S.C. 1186a(c)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraphs (1), (2)(A)(ii), (3)(A)(ii), (3)(C), 
     (4)(B), and (4)(C), by inserting ``or permanent partner'' 
     after ``spouse'' each place it appears; and
       (2) in paragraph (3)(A), (3)(D), (4)(B), and (4)(C), by 
     inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after ``marriage'' 
     each place it appears.
       (e) Contents of Petition.--Section 216(d)(1) of such Act (8 
     U.S.C. 1186a(d)(1)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) in the heading, by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage'';
       (B) in clause (i)--
       (i) by inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after 
     ``marriage'';
       (ii) in subclause (I), by inserting before the comma at the 
     end ``, or is a permanent partnership recognized under this 
     Act'';
       (iii) in subclause (II)--

       (I) by inserting ``or has not ceased to satisfy the 
     criteria for being considered a permanent partnership under 
     this Act,'' after ``terminated,''; and
       (II) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after 
     ``spouse'';

       (C) in clause (ii), by inserting ``or permanent partner'' 
     after ``spouse''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)--
       (A) by inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after 
     ``marriage''; and
       (B) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse''.
       (f) Definitions.--Section 216(g) (8 U.S.C. 1186a(g)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears; and
       (B) by inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after 
     ``marriage'' each place it appears;
       (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage'';
       (3) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage''; and
       (4) in paragraph (4)--
       (A) by inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears; and
       (B) by inserting ``or permanent partnership'' after 
     ``marriage''.

     SEC. 13. CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN 
                   ALIEN ENTREPRENEURS, SPOUSES, PERMANENT 
                   PARTNERS, AND CHILDREN.

       (a) In General.--Section 216A (8 U.S.C. 1186b) is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``, permanent 
     partners,'' after ``spouses''; and
       (2) in paragraphs (1), (2)(A), (2)(B), and (2)(C), by 
     inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' each 
     place it appears.
       (b) Termination of Status if Finding That Qualifying 
     Entrepreneurship Improper.--Section 216A(b)(1) is amended by 
     inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' in the 
     matter following subparagraph (C).
       (c) Requirements of Timely Petition and Interview for 
     Removal of Condition.--Section 216A(c) is amended, in 
     paragraphs (1), (2)(A)(ii), and (3)(C), by inserting ``or 
     permanent partner'' after ``spouse''.
       (d) Definitions.--Section 216A(f)(2) is amended by 
     inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' each 
     place it appears.
       (e) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents is amended 
     by amending the item relating to section 216A to read as 
     follows:

``Sec. 216. Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien 
              entrepreneurs, spouses, permanent partners, and 
              children''.

     SEC. 14. DEPORTABLE ALIENS.

       Section 237(a)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(1)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partners'' after ``spouses'' each place it appears;
       (2) in subparagraphs (E)(ii), (E)(iii), and (H)(i)(I), by 
     inserting ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'';
       (3) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following:
       ``(F) Permanent partnership fraud.--An alien shall be 
     considered to be deportable as having procured a visa or 
     other documentation by fraud (within the meaning of section 
     212(a)(6)(C)(i)) and to be in the United States in violation 
     of this Act (within the meaning of subparagraph (B)) if--
       ``(i) the alien obtains any admission to the United States 
     with an immigrant visa or other documentation procured on the 
     basis of a permanent partnership entered into less than 2 
     years prior to such admission and which, within 2 years 
     subsequent to such admission, is terminated because the 
     criteria for permanent partnership are no longer fulfilled, 
     unless the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the 
     Secretary of Homeland Security that such permanent 
     partnership was not contracted for the purpose of evading any 
     provision of the immigration laws; or
       ``(ii) it appears to the satisfaction of the Secretary of 
     Homeland Security that the alien has failed or refused to 
     fulfill the alien's permanent partnership, which the 
     Secretary of Homeland Security determines was made for the 
     purpose of procuring the alien's admission as an 
     immigrant.''; and
       (4) in paragraphs (2)(E)(i) and (3)(C)(ii), by inserting 
     ``or permanent partner'' after ``spouse'' each place it 
     appears.

     SEC. 15. REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS.

       Section 240 (8 U.S.C. 1229a) is amended--
       (1) in the heading of subsection (c)(7)(C)(iv), by 
     inserting ``permanent partners,'' after ``spouses,''; and
       (2) in subsection (e)(1), by inserting ``permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse,''.

     SEC. 16. CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL; ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.

       Section 240A(b) (8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(D), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partner'' after ``spouse''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse''; and
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse'' each place it appears.

     SEC. 17. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF NONIMMIGRANT TO THAT OF 
                   PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE.

       (a) Prohibition on Adjustment of Status.--Section 245(d) (8 
     U.S.C. 1255(d)) is amended by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage''.
       (b) Avoiding Immigration Fraud.--Section 245(e) (8 U.S.C. 
     1255(e)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or permanent 
     partnership'' after ``marriage''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(4)(A) Paragraph (1) and section 204(g) shall not apply 
     with respect to a permanent partnership if the alien 
     establishes by clear and convincing evidence to the 
     satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that--
       ``(i) the permanent partnership was entered into in good 
     faith and in accordance with section 101(a)(52);
       ``(ii) the permanent partnership was not entered into for 
     the purpose of procuring the alien's admission as an 
     immigrant; and
       ``(iii) no fee or other consideration was given (other than 
     a fee or other consideration to an attorney for assistance in 
     preparation of a lawful petition) for the filing of a 
     petition under section 204(a) or 214(d) with respect to the 
     alien permanent partner.
       ``(B) The Secretary shall promulgate regulations that 
     provide for only 1 level of administrative appellate review 
     for each alien under subparagraph (A).''.

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       (c) Adjustment of Status for Certain Aliens Paying Fee.--
     Section 245(i)(1)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)(B)) is amended by 
     inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after ``spouse''.

     SEC. 18. APPLICATION OF CRIMINAL PENALTIES TO FOR 
                   MISREPRESENTATION AND CONCEALMENT OF FACTS 
                   REGARDING PERMANENT PARTNERSHIPS.

       Section 275(c) (8 U.S.C. 1325(c)) is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(c) Any individual who knowingly enters into a marriage 
     or permanent partnership for the purpose of evading any 
     provision of the immigration laws shall be imprisoned for not 
     more than 5 years, fined not more than $250,000, or both.''.

     SEC. 19. REQUIREMENTS AS TO RESIDENCE, GOOD MORAL CHARACTER, 
                   ATTACHMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE 
                   CONSTITUTION.

       Section 316(b) (8 U.S.C. 1427(b)) is amended by inserting 
     ``, permanent partner,'' after ``spouse''.

     SEC. 20. APPLICATION OF FAMILY UNITY PROVISIONS TO PERMANENT 
                   PARTNERS OF CERTAIN LIFE ACT BENEFICIARIES.

       Section 1504 of the LIFE Act (division B of Public Law 106-
     554; 114 Stat. 2763-325) is amended--
       (1) in the heading, by inserting ``, permanent partners,'' 
     after ``spouses'' ;
       (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, permanent 
     partner,'' after ``spouse''; and
       (3) in each of subsections (b) and (c)--
       (A) in the subsection headings, by inserting ``, Permanent 
     Partners,'' after ``Spouses''; and
       (B) by inserting ``, permanent partner,'' after ``spouse'' 
     each place it appears.

     SEC. 21. APPLICATION TO CUBAN ADJUSTMENT ACT.

       (a) In General.--The first section of Public Law 89-732 (8 
     U.S.C. 1255 note) is amended--
       (1) in the next to last sentence, by inserting ``, 
     permanent partner,'' after ``spouse'' the first 2 places it 
     appears; and
       (2) in the last sentence, by inserting ``, permanent 
     partners,'' after ``spouses''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 101(a)(51)(D) (8 U.S.C. 
     1101(a)(51)(D)) is amended by striking ``or spouse'' and 
     inserting ``, spouse, or permanent partner''.
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