S. 2474 — Introduced in Senate

VI 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2014 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Wicker, and Ms. Landrieu) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani. 1. Permanent resident status for Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall each be eligible for— (1) issuance of an immigrant visa; (2) 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 that Act (8 U.S.C. 1154); or (3) adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, or Maya Wani 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 (8 U.S.C. 1255) 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, within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the applicant files with appropriate fees— (1) the application for issuance of an immigrant visa; or (2) the application for adjustment of status. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of the aliens under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)); or (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of the aliens under section 202(e) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Meriam Yahya Ibrahim, Martin Wani, and Maya Wani shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).