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H.R. 2575House110th Congress (2007-2009)In Committee

For the relief of Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez.

Sponsored by Zoe LofgrenRep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)
Introduced June 5, 2007

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By request of Mr. King (IA) the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

September 16, 2008 • 10:07 AM

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Introduced in House

June 5, 2007

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

June 5, 2007

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

June 11, 2007

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Judiciary Committee

July 30, 2008

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 9.

Judiciary Committee

July 30, 2008

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law Discharged.

Judiciary Committee

July 30, 2008

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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-827.

Judiciary Committee

September 8, 2008

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Placed on the Private Calendar, Calendar No. 5.

September 8, 2008

HouseFloor

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration. (consideration: CR H8138; text of measure as reported in House: CR H8138)

September 16, 2008 • 10:07 AM

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By request of Mr. King (IA) the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

September 16, 2008 • 10:07 AM

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Steve King
Rep. Steve KingR-IA-5 · Sep 16, 2008

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be passed over without prejudice.

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Reported in HouseIssued September 8, 2008

VII

Private Calendar No. 5

110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 2575

[Report No. 110–827]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 5, 2007

Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

September 8, 2008

Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed

A BILL

For the relief of Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez.

1.

Permanent resident status for Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez

(a)

In General

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez 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 Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he 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 Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez, 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 Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

September 8, 2008

Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed