H.R. 4778

119 HR 4778 IH: For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-07-25
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 V  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 4778  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   July 25, 2025   Ms. DeGette  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on the Judiciary    A BILL
For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.
1.
Permanent resident status for Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez
(a)
In General
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the  Immigration and Nationality Act , Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez 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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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  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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez, 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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the  Immigration and Nationality Act .