S.Amdt. 1956
What it does: Rewrites page 595, lines 19–23
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT)What it changes
1 change to S. 1639
Rewrites page 595, lines 19–23
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 595, lines 19–23 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (B) Adjustment of status; preferential treatment prohibited.--The status of any Z-1 nonimmigrant may be adjusted by the Secretary of Homeland Security to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the Z-1 nonimmigrant meets the requirements under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255). Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide aliens who were unlawfully present in the United States before the date of the enactment of this Act with any preferential treatment over other aliens who are seeking to obtain legal permanent residence or United States citizenship.
Original wording
On page 595, strike lines 19 through 23 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1956. Mr. HATCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1639, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 595, strike lines 19 through 23 and insert the following:
(B) Adjustment of status; preferential treatment prohibited.--The status of any Z-1 nonimmigrant may be adjusted by the Secretary of Homeland Security to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the Z-1 nonimmigrant meets the requirements under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255). Nothing in this Act may be construed to provide aliens who were unlawfully present in the United States before the date of the enactment of this Act with any preferential treatment over other aliens who are seeking to obtain legal permanent residence or United States citizenship.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 27, 2007