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APPROVED
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUL 2 1975
Postal
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
n/a
Subject:
Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1387 - For the relief of Raul Alvarez
To archives
Rodriguez
Sponsor - Rep. de la Garza (D) Texas
7/9
(2) H.R. 1393 - For the relief of Jacinta Roque
Armstrong-Perez
Sponsor - Rep. Eilberg (D) Pennsylvania
(3) H.R. 1408 - For the relief of Joseph Hoffman
Sponsor - Rep. Lehman (D) Florida
(4) H.R. 1510 - For the relief of Steve P. Reese
Sponsor - Rep. McCollister (R) Nebraska
(5) H.R. 2119 - For the relief of Maria Gilda Haro
Sponsor - Rep. Talcott (R) California
Last Day for Action
July 9, 1975 - Wednesday
BEFORE R. FORD LIBRARY
Purpose
To facilitate adjustment of status of the beneficiaries to
permanent residence.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
Each of the enrolled bills would facilitate adjustment of status
of one of the beneficiaries to permanent residence. Each ben-
eficiary is over 14 years of age and an adopted child of a United
States citizen. Being over 14 at the time of adoption, they are
not eligible for immediate relative status as children.
2
The specific background of the respective bills follows.
H.R. 1387 - Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, beneficiary, is a 21 year
old son of a citizen of the U.S. He is a native and citizen
of Mexico and first entered the U.S. when he was four years
old. He was adopted in Mexico in 1969 by his aunt who became
a U.S. citizen on November 1, 1974. She has been a lawful
permanent resident of the U.S. since 1954.
Beneficiary's aunt owns her own home, is regularly employed, and
has a modest savings.
If beneficiary is not granted permanent resident status, he must
leave the U.S. Beneficiary has attended schools in Texas since
1965 and is presently a student in college in Texas. He is
anxious to join the U.S. armed forces.
H.R. 1393 - Jacinta Roque Armstrong-Perez, beneficiary, is a 17
year old daughter of a U.S. citizen and an alien lawfully
resident in the U.S. She is a native and citizen of Panama and
resides in Panama with her adoptive mother who is also benefi-
ciary's aunt. She was adopted in 1972 and is employed in Panama
City.
Beneficiary's adoptive father is employed by the Navy in Pennsyl-
vania having been employed by the Navy in Panama until 1972. His
income is about $7,500 a year and his assets total about $15,000,
much of it being a farm and buildings in Panama. Beneficiary's
adoptive mother, a permanent U.S. resident, is temporarily living
on the farm property in Panama.
Absent the enrolled bill, beneficiary would be chargeable to the
numerical limitation and subject to an extended delay in adjust-
ment of her status.
H.R. 1408 - Joseph Hoffman, beneficiary, is a 19 year old son
of a citizen of the U.S. He is a native and citizen of Morocco
who first entered the U.S. in 1971. He was legally adopted by
U.S. citizens in 1974. He is a full-time student.
The adoptive parents live in Florida and list their assets as
near $200,000. They have been married since 1946 and have two
grown children.
Beneficiary's student visa expired June 3, 1975 and unless he
gets permanent residence status he will be ineligible to stay
with his adoptive parents.
3
H.R. 1510 - Steve P. Reese, beneficiary, is a 20 year old son
of a U.S. citizen. He is a native and citizen of Mexico and
first entered the U.S. in 1968. He was adopted in 1973.
Beneficiary's adoptive parent lives in Omaha, Nebraska and
owns his own business. His income is about $25,000 a year
and his assets approximately $175,000. Mr. Reese is also
helping beneficiary's family in Mexico.
Beneficiary is a full-time student who works for his adoptive
father in his photography business.
But for this enrolled bill, beneficiary would have to apply for
an approved labor certification and apply for a Special Immigrant
Visa resulting in several years delay.
H.R. 2119 - Maria Gilda Haro, beneficiary, is a 22 year old
adopted daughter of a U.S. citizen and an alien lawfully resi-
dent in the U.S. She is a native and citizen of Mexico. She
entered the U.S. in 1970 as a temporary visitor and, after
extensions of her stay, is subject to deportation. She was
adopted in Mexico in 1970.
Beneficiary's adoptive father and mother are an agricultural
worker and a retired agricultural worker respectively who
adopted beneficiary because they wanted a child. Their income
is $1,100 a month in season and their assets include a trailer
home, a pickup truck, a car and about $4,000 in savings.
But for this enrolled bill, beneficiary would have to return to
Mexico after five years in the U.S. with her adoptive parents.
Acting Assistant Director
for Legislative Reference
Enclosures
9/8/75
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION
WASHINGTON
Last Day: July 9
July 3, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1387 - For the Relief of
Raul Alvarez Rodriguez
(2) H.R. 1393 - For the Relief of
Jacinta Roque Armstrong-Perez
(3) H.R. 1408 - For the Relief of
Joseph Hoffman
(4) H.R. 1510 - For the Relief of
Steve P. Reese
(5) H.R. 2119 - For the Relief of
Marie Gilda Haro
Attached for your consideration are enrolled bills to
facilitate adjustment of status of the beneficiaries to
permanent residence. Each beneficiary is over 14 years
of age and an adopted child of a U.S. citizen. Since
they were over 14 at the time of adoption, they are not
eligible for immediate relative status as citizens.
Background information on each of the enrolled bills
is provided at Tab A.
OMB, Max Friedersdorf, Phil Buchen (Lazarus), NSC and
I recommend approval of the enrolled bills.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the enrolled bills at Tab B.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OF
Washington, D.C. 20520
Honorable James T. Lynn
Scbb
Director, Office of Management
and Budget
Washington, D.C. 20503
Dear Mr. Lynn:
Reference is made to Mr. Frey's communication of
June 30, 1975, transmitting for comment enrolled
bills
H.R. 1387, "For the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez",
H.R. 1408, "For the relief of Joseph Hoffman", and
H.R. 2119, "For the relief of Maria Gilda Jiminez-Alcala".
This Department's files contain no information
identifiable with the above-cited aliens, and
in the absence of any derogatory information, this
Department has no objection to the enactment of
these bills.
Sincerely yours,
Leonard F. Walentynowicz
Administrator
Bureau of Security and
Consular Affairs
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
ph
CC (for information):
NSC/S or Davis
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdoff
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
July 3
Time: 300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
H.R. 211
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
K.R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
5
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
"Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
CC (for information):
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdorf
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Time:
July 3
300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
-
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
No objection. -- Ken Lazarus 7/3/75
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or If you anticipate a
THE WHITE HOUSE
S
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
"Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
CC (for information):
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdorf
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Time:
July 3
300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions 02 if you anticipale a
THE WHITE HOUSE
5
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: July 2,
"Time: 500pm
FOR ACTION: Dick Parsons
CC (for information):
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
Max Friedersdorf
Jack Marsh
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Time:
July 3
300pm
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
H.R. 1387
H.R. 2119
H.R. 1393
H.R. 1408
H.R. 1510
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Noobjection. RDP
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions of IS you unticipate a
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
4584
July 3, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: JIM CAVANAUGH
FROM:
Jeanne W. Dav
SUBJECT:
Relief Bills
The NSC Staff concurs in the proposed relief bills H.R. 1387,
H.R. 1393, H.R. 1408, H.R. 1510 and H.R. 2119.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
9-2-25pm
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JUL 2 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1387 - For the relief of Raul Alvarez
Rodriguez
Sponsor --- Rep. de la Garza (D) Texas
(2) H.R. 1393 - For the relief of Jacinta Roque
Armstrong-Perez
Sponsor - Rep. Eilberg (D) Pennsylvania
(3) H.R. 1408 - For the relief of Joseph Hoffman
Sponsor - Rep. Lehman (D) Florida
(4) H.R. 1510 - For the relief of Steve P. Reese
Sponsor - Rep. McCollister (R) Nebraska
(5) H.R. 2119 - For the relief of Maria Gilda Haro
Sponsor - Rep. Talcott (R) California
Last Day for Action
July 9, 1975 - Wednesday
Purpose
To facilitate adjustment of status of the beneficiaries to
permanent residence.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
Each of the enrolled bills would facilitate adjustment of status
of one of the beneficiaries to permanent residence. Each ben-
eficiary is over 14 years of age and an adopted child of a United
States citizen. Being over 14 at the time of adoption, they are
not eligible for immediate relative status as children.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO
Washington 25, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
AND REFER TO THIS FILE NO.
JUL 1 1975
A19 950 610
TO
: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SUBJECT: Enrolled Private Bill No. H. R. 1387
; Office of Management
and Budget request dated June 27, 1975
Beneficiary or Beneficiaries Raul Alvarez Rodriguez
Pursuant to your request for the views of the Department of Justice on
the subject bill, a review has been made of the facsimile of the bill, the re-
lating Congressional Committee report or reports, and all pertinent information
in the files of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
On the basis of this review the Immigration and Naturalization Service,
on behalf of the Department of Justice:
Recommends approval of the bill.
Interposes no objection to approval of the bill
Sincerely,
Enapinal
Commissioner
CO Form 18
(REV. 1-17-72)
department OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
JUL 1 1975
Honorable James T. Lynn
Director, Office of Management
and Budget
Washington, D.C. 20503
Dear Mr. Lynn:
Reference is made to Mr. Frey's communication of
June 30, 1975, transmitting for comment enrolled
bills
H.R. 1387, "For the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez",
H.R. 1408, "For the relief of Joseph Hoffman", and
H.R. 2119, "For the relief of Maria Gilda Jiminez-Alcala".
This Department's files contain no information
identifiable with the above-cited aliens, and
in the absence of any derogatory information, this
Department has no objection to the enactment of
these bills.
Sincerely yours,
Leonard F. Walentynowic
Administrator
Bureau of Security and
Consular Affairs
Calendar No. 226
94TH CONGRESS
SENATE
REPORT
1st Session
No. 94-231
RAUL ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ
JUNE 24 (legislative day, JUNE 6), 1975.-Ordered to be printed
Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 1387]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill
(H.R. 1387) for the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, having con-
sidered the same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and
recommends that the bill do pass.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of the bill is to provide for the adjustment of status as
an immediate relative of the adopted child of a U.S. citizen.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The beneficiary of the bill is a 21-year-old native and citizen of
Mexico who last entered the United States on December 28, 1970, as a
temporary visitor. The beneficiary was adopted by Maria Francisca
Rodriguez-Hernandez, his maternal aunt, in Mexico on June 25, 1969.
He currently resides with his adoptive mother, a naturalized U.S.
citizen, in Brownsville, Tex., where he attends Texas Southmost Col-
lege. The beneficiary's natural mother resides in Mexico; the where-
abouts of the father, from whom she is divorced, are unknown.
A letter, with attached memorandum, dated September 16, 1971, to
the then chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Rep-
38-007
2
3
resentatives, from the then Commissioner of Immigration and Natu-
The beneficiary last entered the United States on Decem-
ralization refers to H.R. 9771, a similar bill introduced in the 92d
ber 28, 1970, at Brownsville, Texas, as a temporary visitor for
Congress. The letter reads as follows:
three days, with a non-resident alien border crossing identi-
fication card that was issued to him by the Immigration Serv-
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
ice at Brownsville, Texas, on June 27, 1968. Previous thereto,
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
he had been included on the entry document of his natural
Washington, D.C., September 16, 1971.
mother. On January 25, 1971, the beneficiary was granted
Hon. EMANUEL CELLER,
permission to depart voluntarily from the United States, to
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,
be effected following completion of the then current school
Washington, D.C.
year, June 15, 1971. He has not departed. Deportation pro-
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In response to your request for a report rela-
ceedings will be instituted.
tive to the bill (H.R. 9771) for the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez,
Congressman E (Kika) de la Garza, the author of the bill, sub-
there is attached a memorandum of information concerning the
mitted the following supporting information:
beneficiary.
The bill would grant the beneficiary permanent residence in the
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
United States as of the date of its enactment upon payment of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
required visa fee. It would also direct that a visa number deduction
Washington, D.C., November 19, 1974.
be made.
Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr.,
The beneficiary, a native of Mexico, is chargeable to the numerical
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,
limitation for immigrants from the Western Hemisphere. He is statu-
Washington, D.C.
torily ineligible to adjust his status while in the United States and
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Today I have introduced legislation that
will be required to apply for a visa outside of this country.
would provide for the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez.
Sincerely,
Originally I introduced this bill in the 92d Congress as H.R. 9771
RAYMOND F. FARRELL,
and have attached a copy for your ready reference. Your efficient staff
Commissioner.
has informed me that it will not be necessary to supply documentation
as required under the rules of procedures as the documentation is in
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND
the subcommittee files from the original date of introduction.
NATURALIZATION SERVICE FILES RE H.R. 9771
To further support the present measure, I am attaching a copy of
the letter from Mr. Lopez advising that Mr. Rodriguez' adoptive
The beneficiary, Raul Alvarez-Rodriguez, a native and citi-
mother has received her naturalized citizenship.
zen of Mexico, was born on February 23, 1954, in Saucillo,
For whatever consideration you may be able to afford this matter
San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He is single and resides in Browns-
commensurate with your committee policies, I will be most grateful.
ville, Tex., with his adoptive mother, Maria Francisca Rod-
With my best wishes and always high regards, I am
riguez-Hernandez, who is also his maternal aunt. He has
Sincerely,
attended the Brownsville, Tex., public schools since 1965, and
E (KIKA) DE LA GARZA.
was enrolled in the 10th grade at the beginning of the 1971-72
school year.
LOPEZ, URIBE, & MONSON,
The beneficiary's natural mother, Andrea Rodriguez-
Hernandez, a Mexican citizen, resides on the Rancho El
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Saucillo, Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She is divorced
Brownsville, Tex., November 1974.
from the beneficiary's father, Pompeyo Alvarez, whose where-
Re Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, A19 950 610, Private Bill Dated July 12,
abouts are unknown. The beneficiary is the only surviving of
1971, Maria F. Rodriguez's, Certificate of Naturalization, Num-
ber: 9430980.
two siblings.
The beneficiary was adopted by his maternal aunt, Maria
Hon. E. (KIKA) DE LA GARZA,
Francisca Rodriguez-Hernandez, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas,
Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washing-
Mexico, on June 25, 1969. The adoptive mother/aunt has been
ton, D.C.
a lawful permanent resident of the United States since Au-
DEAR CONGRESSMAN Previous correspondence in connection with
gust 5, 1954. She owns her own home in Brownsville, Texas,
the captioned matter conducive to the adoptive mother of Raul Alvarez
and is regularly employed by one of the seafood processing
Rodriguez obtaining her citizenship by naturalization was done on
plants. She has in excess of $1,000 savings and a checking
November 1. 1974. While this matter has been pending, a hearing was
account with average deposits of $300. The beneficiary's adop-
held by an Immigration Judge and the voluntary departure date was
tive mother/aunt has a daughter, son-in-law, and three grand-
extended until January 16, 1975. However, if the Bill concerning Raul
children living with her on the same lot, but in separate
quarters. In addition, she has two married sisters, legal resi-
S.R. 231
dent aliens, residing in the vicinity.
S.R. 231
4
is again considered by Congress and while passage is still pending it is
quite likely that we may get an extension of the departure date.
Raul has now graduated from High School and is a full time stu-
dent in Texas Southmost College here in Brownsville. He is most
anxious to join the Armed Forces and the recruiters are willing to ac-
cept him but he has to wait until this matter is completed.
Your efforts in conducive to passage of this Bill are mostly appreci-
ated by the undersigned and the interested parties herein.
With kind regards, I remain
Yours very cordially,
HOMERO M. LOPEZ.
STATEMENT BY E (KIKA) DE LA GARZA, (DEMOCRAT-TEXAS) ON
H.R. 1387
Mr. Chairman, H.R. 1387 provides for the relief of Raul
Alvarez Rodriguez by granting him classification as a child
within the meaning of section 101 (b) (1) F of the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act, thus enabling him to continue to
live in the United States where he has resided since the age
of four.
Mr. Alvarez was born February 25, 1954, in Saucillo,
S L P, Mexico. His adopted mother, Maria F. Rodriguez
brought him with her when she was admitted in the United
States for permanent residence on August 5, 1954, and they
have lived in Brownsville, Texas, since then.
Raul is a graduate of Brownsville High School and is now
a full-time student in Texas Southmost College in Browns-
ville. He is anxious to join the U.S. military service and the
recruiters are willing to accept him when the matter of his
citizenship is settled.
This young man has a fine scholastic record and has shown
that he possesses the qualities of good citizenship. He is at
this time wholly dependent for support on his adopted
mother and does not have anyone to live with in Mexico.
His adoptive mother received her U.S. citizenship by natural-
ization November 1, 1974.
I respectfully urge favorable action by your committee
on H.R. 1387.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen has introduced a similar bill, S. 1812, for the
relief of the same beneficiary. Since the instant bill is being reported
favorably, the bill S. 1812 will be indefinitely postponed.
The committee, after consideration of all the facts in the case, is of
the opinion that the bill (H.R. 1387) should be enacted.
S.R. 231
94TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
1st Session
No. 94-126
RAUL ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ
APRIL 8, 1975.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and ordered to
be printed
Mr. SARBANES, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 1387]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill
(H.R. 1387) for the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, having con-
sidered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and
recommend that the bill do pass.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the adjustment of status to
that of permanent residence of the adopted son of a citizen of the
United States.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The beneficiary is a 21-year-old single male, a native and citizen of
Mexico, who first entered the United States when he was 4 years of age.
He was adopted in Mexico on June 24, 1969 by his aunt who was then
a lawful resident alien of the United States. She became a United
States citizen by naturalization on November 1, 1974.
Certain pertinent facts in this case are contained in a letter dated
September 16, 1971 from the then Commissioner of Immigration and
Naturalization to the then Chairman of the Committee on the Judici-
ary, regarding a bill pending at that time for the relief of the same
person. That letter and accompanying memorandum read as follows:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
Washington, D.C., September 16, 1971.
Hon. EMANUEL CELLER,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In response to your request for a report rela-
tive to the bill (H.R. 9771) for the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez,
38-007
2
3
there is attached a memorandum of information concerning the bene-
be effected following completion of the then current school
ficiary.
year, June 15, 1971. He has not departed. Deportation pro-
The bill would grant the beneficiary permanent residence in the
ceedings will be instituted.
United States as of the date of its enactment upon payment of the re-
Mr. de la Garza submitted the following letters in support of a bill
quired visa fee. It would also direct that a visa number deduction be
he introduced for the relief of the same person during the Ninety-
made.
third Congress:
The beneficiary, a native of Mexico, is chargeable to the numerical
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
limitation for immigrants from the Western Hemisphere. He is statu-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
torily ineligible to adjust his status while in the United States and
Washington, D.C., November 19, 1974.
will be required to apply for a visa outside of this country.
Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr.,
Sincerely,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,
RAYMOND F. FARRELL,
Commissioner.
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN Today I have introduced legislation that
would provide for the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez.
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND
Originally I introduced this bill in the 92nd Congress as H.R. 9771
NATURALIZATION SERVICE FILES RE H.R. 9771
and have attached a copy for your ready reference. Your efficient staff
The beneficiary, Raul Alvarez-Rodriguez, a native and citi-
has informed me that it will not be necessary to supply documentation
zen of Mexico, was born on February 23, 1954, in Saucillo,
as required under the rules of procedures as the documentation is in
San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He is single and resides in Browns-
the subcommittee files from the original date of introduction.
ville, Texas, with his adoptive mother, Maria Francisca Rod-
To further support the present measure, I am attaching a copy of
riguez-Hernandez, who is also his maternal aunt. He has at-
the letter from Mr. Lopez advising that Mr. Rodriguez' adoptive
tended the Brownsville, Texas, public schools since 1965, and
mother has received her naturalized citizenship.
was enrolled in the tenth grade at the beginning of the 1971-
For whatever consideration you may be able to afford this matter
72 school year.
commensurate with your committee policies, I will be most grateful.
The beneficiary's natural mother, Andrea Rodriguez-Her-
With my best wishes and always high regards, I am
nandez, a Mexican citizen, resides on the Rancho El Saucillo,
Sincerely,
Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She is divorced from the
E (KIKA) DE LA GARZA.
beneficiary's father, Pompeyo Alvarez, whose whereabouts
are unknown, The beneficiary is the only surviving of two
LOPEZ, URIBE, & MONSON,
siblings.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
The beneficiary was adopted by his maternal aunt, Maria
Brownsville, Tex., November 6, 1974.
Francisca Rodriguez-Hernandez, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas,
Re Raul Alvarez Rodriguez, A19 950 610, Private Bill Dated July 12,
Mexico, on June 25, 1969. The adoptive mother/aunt has been
1971, Maria F. Rodriguez's, Certificate of Naturalization, Number:
a lawful permanent resident of the United States since Aug-
9430980.
ust 5, 1954. She owns her own home in Brownsville, Texas,
and is regularly employed by one of the seafood processing
Hon. E. (KIKA) DE LA GARZA
plants. She has in excess of $1,000 savings and a cheeking
Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washing-
account with average deposits of $300. The beneficiary's adop-
ton, D.C.
tive mother/aunt has a daughter, son-in-law, and three grand-
DEAR CONGRESSMAN: Previous correspondence in connection with
children living with her on the same lot, but in separate
the captioned matter conducive to the adoptive mother of Raul Alvarez
quarters. In addition, she has two married sisters, legal resi-
Rodriguez obtaining her citizenship by naturalization was done on
dent aliens, residing in the vicinity.
November 1, 1974. While this matter has been pending, a hearing was
The beneficiary last entered the United States on Decem-
held by an Immigration Judge and the voluntary departure date was
ber 28, 1970, at Brownsville, Texas, as a temporary visitor for
extended until January 16, 1975. However, if the Bill concerning Raul
three days, with a non-resident alien border crossing identi-
is again considered by Congress and while passage is still pending it is
fication card that-was issued to him by the Immigration Serv-
quite likely that we may get an extension of the departure date.
ice at Brownsville, Texas, on June 27, 1968. Previous thereto,
Raul has now graduated from High School and is a full time stu-
he had been included on the entry document of his natural
dent in Texas Southmost College here in Brownsville. He is most
mother. On January 25, 1971, the beneficiary was granted
anxious to join the Armed Forces and the recruiters are willing to ac-
permission to depart voluntarily from the United States, to
cept him but he has to wait until this matter is completed.
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H.R. 126
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Your efforts in conducive to passage of this Bill are mostly appreci-
ated by the undersigned and the interested parties herein.
With kind regards, I remain
Yours very cordially,
HOMERO M. LOPEZ.
STATEMENT BY E (KIKA) DE LA GARZA, (DEMOCRAT-TEXAS) ON H.R. 1387
Mr. Chairman, H.R. 1387 provides for the relief of Raul Alvarez
Rodriguez by granting him classification as a child within the meaning
of section 101 (b) (1) F of the Immigration and Nationality Act, thus
enabling him to continue to live in the United States where he has rè-
sided since the age of four.
Mr. Alvarez was born February 25, 1954, in Saucillo, S LP, Mexico.
His adopted mother, Maria F. Rodriguez brought him with her when
she was admitted in the United States for permanent residence on
August 5; 1954, and they have lived in Brownsville, Texas, since then.
Raul is a graduate of Brownsville High School and is now a full-
time student in Texas Southmost College in Brownsville. He is anxious
to join the U.S. military service and the recruiters are willing to ac-
cept him when the matter of his citizenship is settled.
This young man has a fine scholastic record and has shown that he
possesses the qualities of good citizenship. He is at this time wholly de-
pendent for support on his adopted mother and does not have anyone to
live with in Mexico. His adopted mother received her U.S. citizenship
by naturalization November 1, 1974.
I respectfully urge favorable action by your committee on H.R. 1387.
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
This legislation does not provide new budget authority and no esti-
mate or comparison has been received from the Director of the Con-
gressional Budget Office.
OVERSIGHT STATEMENT
The Committee exercises general oversight jurisdiction with respect
to all immigration and nationality matters but no specific oversight is
contemplated in this instance.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Upon consideration of all of the facts in this case, the Committee is
of the opinion that H.R. 1387 should be enacted and accordingly recom-
mends that the bill do pass.
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H. R. 1387
Ainety-fourth Congress of the United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the fourteenth day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-five
An Act
For the relief of Raul Alvarez Rodriguez.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the admin-
istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Raul Alvarez Rod-
riguez may be classified as a child within the meaning of section
101 (b) (1) (F) of the Act, and a petition filed in his behalf by Maria
Francisca Rodriguez-Hernandez, a citizen of the United States, may
be approved pursuant to section 204 of the Act and the provisions of
section 245 (c) of the Act shall not apply in this case Provided, That
the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not,
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or
status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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June 27, 1975
Dear Mr. Director:
The following bills were received at the White
House on June 27th:
S.J. Res. 98
H.R. 1421
H.R. 3382
S. 2003
H.R. 1510
H.R. 3526
H.R. 1387
H.R. 1556
H.R. 5217
H.R. 1388
H.R. 1649
H.R. 6900
H.R. 1393
H.R. 2169
H.R. 7709
H.R. 1408
H.R. 2119
H.R. 8030
H.R. 1410
H.R. 2946
Please let the President have reports and
recommendations as to the approval of these
bills as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Robert D. Linder
Chief Executive Clerk
The Honorable James T. Lynn
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D. C.