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H.R. 4778House108th Congress (2003-2005)In Committee

For the relief of Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop.

Sponsored by Tom LantosRep. Tom Lantos (D-CA)
Introduced July 7, 2004

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

July 19, 2004

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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July 7, 2004

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

July 19, 2004

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 7, 2004

V

108th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4778

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 7, 2004

Mr. Lantos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

For the relief of Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop.

1.

Permanent resident status for Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop shall be eligible for issuance of immigrant visas or for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of immigrant visas under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

(b)

Adjustment of status

If Denes Fulop or Gyorgyi Fulop enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), the alien 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 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 immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

(d)

Reduction of immigrant visa numbers

Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by the appropriate number, 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.