[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
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[H.R. 3618 Introduced in House (IH)]
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3618
For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo,
Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 21, 2013
Mr. Rangel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo,
Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo.
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 KADIATOU DIALLO, SANKERALA
DIALLO, IBRAHIMA DIALLO, ABDOUL DIALLO, MAMADOU PATHE
DIALLO, AND FATOUMATA TRAORE DIALLO.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section
201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala
Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and
Fatoumata Traore Diallo shall each 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 Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo,
Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo or Fatoumata
Traore Diallo enters the United States before the filing deadline
specified in subsection (c), he or 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 Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala
Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, and
Fatoumata Traore Diallo, the Secretary of State shall instruct the
proper officer to reduce by 6, 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 aliens' 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 aliens' birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain
Relatives.--The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Kadiatou
Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Pathe
Diallo, and Fatoumata Traore Diallo shall not, by virtue of such
relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the
Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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