108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4055
For the relief of Amina Silmi.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 29, 2004
Mr. KUCINICH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Amina Silmi.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR AMINA SILMI.
(a) In General- Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act, Amina Silmi 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 or for adjustment of status
to lawful permanent resident.
(b) Adjustment of Status- If Amina Silmi 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 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 Amina Silmi, the Secretary of State shall instruct
the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 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.
(e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives- The
natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Amina Silmi shall not, by virtue
of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the
Immigration and Nationality Act.
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