V
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 730
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 15, 2011
Mr. Filner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Fernando Javier Cervantes.
Waiver of grounds for removal of, denial of admission to, Fernando Javier Cervantes
In General
Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Fernando Javier Cervantes may not be removed or deported from the United States, or denied admission to the United States, by reason of any act of his that is a ground for removal or denial of admission and is reflected in the records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, or the Visa Office of the Department of State, on the date of the enactment of this Act.
Rescission of Outstanding Order of Removal or Deportation
The Attorney General shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of deportability or removability, that has been entered against Fernando Javier Cervantes by reason of any act described in subsection (a).
Permanent Residence Status
Notwithstanding any order terminating the status of Fernando Javier Cervantes as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act he shall be considered lawfully admitted for permanent residence as of the date on which such status first was granted, and such status shall be considered not to have changed between such date and the date of the enactment of this Act.
Establishment of Good Moral Character
Notwithstanding section 101(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, any act described in subsection (a) may not be considered in determining whether Fernando Javier Cervantes is, or during any period has been, a person of good moral character for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act.