H.R. 4778: For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.

This bill, titled "For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez," primarily seeks to grant Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez a path to permanent resident status in the United States. Below are the main components of the bill explained in simpler terms:

Permanent Resident Status

The bill allows Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez to apply for an immigrant visa or adjust her status to that of a lawful permanent resident, regardless of the typical limitations placed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Adjustment of Status

If she enters the United States before a specified deadline, she will be considered to have entered legally and will be eligible to adjust her status to become a lawful permanent resident from the date this bill is enacted, provided she meets other eligibility requirements.

Application Deadline

Jeanette must file her application for the immigrant visa or adjustment of status within two years after the bill is enacted along with the required fees to benefit from this legislation.

Reduction of Immigrant Visa Numbers

Once Jeanette is granted her immigrant visa or permanent residency, the Secretary of State is required to reduce the number of immigrant visas available to her home country by one in the next fiscal year. This means that her approval will lessen the total number of visas allocated to others from her country.

No Preferential Treatment for Relatives

The bill also makes it clear that Jeanette's natural parents, brothers, and sisters will not receive any special immigration privileges or status just because of their relationship to her. This stipulation indicates that they cannot use her new status to gain residence rights in the United States.

Relevant Companies

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