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APPROVED
88/14/76
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION
WASHINGTON
Last Day: August 21
August 13, 1976
Posted
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
8/16/76
FROM:
JIM CANNON Jan
SUBJECT:
H.R. 1507 - Relief of Marisa Marzano
erchives 8/16/76
H.R. 2411 - Relief of Alinor Anvari Adams
H.R. 2502 - Relief of Peter Olav Mesikepp
H.R. 6392 - Relief of Koviljka C. Clendenen
H.R. 7908 - Relief of Edward Drag
H.R. 5500 - Relief of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel
H.R. 5648 - Relief of Violetta Cebreros
H.R. 3372 - Relief of Tze Tsun Li
H.R. 2940 - Relief of Maria Sylvia Macias Elliott
H.R. 2495 - Relief of Malgorzata Kuzniarek Czapowski
H.R. 2118 - Relief of Cheryl V. Camacho
H.R. 7882 - Relief of Miss Leonor Young
Attached for your consideration are twelve enrolled bills
all with the common purpose of granting immediate relative
status to aliens who have been or are in the process of
being adopted by United States citizens. All of the beneficiaries
are over the age of 14, and do not qualify for exception to
the immigration waiting list.
Additional information is provided in OMB's enrolled bill
report at Tab A.
OMB, NSC, Max Friedersdorf, Counsel's Office (Lazarus) and I
recommend approval of the enrolled bill.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the enrolled bills at Tabs B through M.
SEALS FORD LIBRARY
Digitized from Box 53 of the White House Records Office Legislation Case Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
AUG 12 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1507 - Relief of Marisa Marzano
Sponsor - Rep. Danielson (D) California
(2) H.R. 2411 - Relief of Alinor Anvari Adams
Sponsor - Rep. Sisk (D) California
(3) H.R. 2502 - Relief of Peter Olav Mesikepp
Sponsor - Rep. Sisk (D) California
(4) H.R. 6392 - Relief of Koviljka C. Clendenen
Sponsor - Rep. Blouin (D) Iowa
(5) H.R. 7908 - Relief of Edward Drag
Sponsor - Rep. Conable (R) New York
(6) H.R. 5500 - Relief of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel
Sponsor - Rep. Dodd (D) Connecticut
(7) H.R. 5648 - Relief of Violetta Cebreros
Sponsor - Rep. Burgener (R) California
(8) H.R. 3372 - Relief of Tze Tsun Li
Sponsor - Rep. Burke (D) California
(9) H.R. 2940 - Relief of Maria Sylvia Macias Elliott
Sponsor - Rep. Burgener (R) California
(10) H.R. 2495 - Relief of Miss Malgorzata Kuzniarek
Czapowski
Sponsor - Rep. Burke (D) Massachusetts
(11) H.R. 2118 - Relief of Cheryl V. Camacho
Sponsor - Rep. Talcott (R) California
(12)
H.R. 7882 - Relief of Miss Leonor Young
Sponsor - Rep. Meyner (D) New Jersey
Last Day for Action
August 21, 1976 - Saturday
Purpose
To grant immediate relative status to aliens who have been or
are in the process of being adopted by United States citizens.
2
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
These 12 enrolled bills would define their beneficiaries as
"children" under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and
grant them immediate relative status upon approval of a petition
filed by their adopted or prospective adopting parents, all of
whom are U.S. citizens. The bills also provide that the natural
parents or siblings shall not be accorded any right, privilege
or status under the INA by virtue of their relationship to the
beneficiaries.
The INA provides an exception to the immigration waiting list
for children adopted by U.S. citizens who are 14 years of age
or younger. Because the beneficiaries of these bills are over
14, they do not qualify for this exemption Accordingly, absent
enactment of these bills, those beneficiaries now living out-
side the U.S. would have to remain on the regular immigration
waiting list (with consequent uncertainty as to when they would
be admitted); those beneficiaries now in the U.S. would have to
leave and begin the process of returning to the U.S. under the
regular immigration procedures.
Assistant Director for
James Trey
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO
IMMIGRATION AND NATURAL!ZATION SERVICE
Washington 25, D.C.
AND REFER TQ THIS FILE NO.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
11 AUG 1976
A20 744 426
TO
: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SUBJECT: Enrolled Private Bill No. H.R. 5500
; Office of Management
and Budget request dated August 9, 1976.
Beneficiary or Beneficiaries
Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel.
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:
X
Recommends approval of the bill
Interposes no objection to approval of the bill
Sincerely,
Diapmant
Commissioner
CO Form 18
(REV. 1-17-72)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
AUG 1 1 1976
Dear Mr. Lynn:
Reference is made to Mr. Frey's communication of
August 9, 1976, transmitting for comment enrolled
bills, H.R. 5500, "For the relief of Rafael Strochlitz
Wurzel", H.R. 5648, "For the relief of Violetta
Cebreros", and H.R. 6093, "For the relief of Maria
D'Arpino".
This Department has no objection to the enact-
ment of these bills.
Sincerely yours,
Kemp Jenhur
Kempton B. Jenkins
Acting Assistant Secretary
for Congressional Relations
The Honorable
James T. Lynn, Director,
Office of Management
and Budget.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
8-13-76
AUG 12 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Bills
(1) H.R. 1507 - Relief of Marisa Marzano
Sponsor - Rep. Danielson (D) California
(2) H.R. 2411 - Relief of Alinor Anvari Adams
Sponsor - Rep. Sisk (D) California
(3) H.R. 2502 - Relief of Peter Olav Mesikepp
Sponsor - Rep. Sisk (D) California
(4) H.R. 6392 - Relief of Koviljka C. Clendenen
Sponsor - Rep. Blouin (D) Iowa
(5) H.R. 7908 - Relief of Edward Drag
Sponsor - Rep. Conable (R) New York
(6)
H.R. 5500 - Relief of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel
Sponsor - Rep. Dodd (D) Connecticut
(7) H.R. 5648 - Relief of Violetta Cebreros
Sponsor - Rep. Burgener (R) California
(8) H.R. 3372 - Relief of Tze Tsun Li
Sponsor - Rep. Burke (D) California
(9) H.R. 2940 - Relief of Maria Sylvia Macias Elliott
Sponsor - Rep. Burgener (R) California
(10) H.R. 2495 - Relief of Miss Malgorzata Kuzniarek
Czapowski
Sponsor - Rep. Burke (D) Massachusetts
(11) H.R. 2118 - Relief of Cheryl V. Camacho
Sponsor - Rep. Talcott (R) California
(12) H.R. 7882 - Relief of Miss Leonor Young
Sponsor - Rep. Meyner (D) New Jersey
Last Day for Action
FORD 1. GETAL LIBRARY
August 21, 1976 - Saturday
Purpose
To grant immediate relative status to aliens who have been or
are in the process of being adopted by United States citizens.
2
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
These 12 enrolled bills would define their beneficiaries as
"children" under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and
grant them immediate relative status upon approval of a petition
filed by their adopted or prospective adopting parents, all of
whom are U.S. citizens. The bills also provide that the natural
parents or siblings shall not be accorded any right, privilege
or status under the INA by virtue of their relationship to the
beneficiaries.
The INA provides an exception to the immigration waiting list
for children adopted by U.S. citizens who are 14 years of age
or younger. Because the beneficiaries of these bills are over
14, they do not qualify for this exemption. Accordingly, absent
enactment of these bills, those beneficiaries now living out-
side the U.S. would have to remain on the regular immigration
waiting list (with consequent uncertainty as to when they would
be admitted); those beneficiaries now in the U.S. would have to
leave and begin the process of returning to the U.S. under the
regular immigration procedures.
(Signed) James M. Frey
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
Calendar No. 1036
94TH CONGRESS
SENATE
REPORT
2d Session
94-1102
RAFAEL STROCHLITZ WURZEL
AUGUST 4, 1976.-Ordered to be printed
Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 5500]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill
(H.R. 5500) for the relief of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel, 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 facilitate the admission into the United
States of the adopted son of citizens of the United States.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The beneficiary is a 24-year-old native of Bolivia who entered the
United States as a student in 1967. In 1966 his natural parents were
killed in an accident and the beneficiary and his brother were brought
to the United States to reside with their aunt and uncle, citizens of
the United States. The brother has since married a U.S. citizen and is
a permanent resident of this country. The beneficiary was adopted in
Connecticut on March 12, 1973. He presently is residing in Spain tem-
porarily where he is attending medical school. Adoptive parents have
stated that the adoption was not formalized until the beneficiary was
21 years of age because such action would have interfered with his in-
heritance rights in Argentina.
A letter, with attached memoranrum, dated September 10, 1974, to
the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representa-
57-007
GENATE LIFE
2
3
tives, from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization with
reference to H.R. 12272, a similar bill for the relief of the same alien
A letter dated October 9, 1974 to the chairman of the Committee on
introduced in the 93d Congress, reads as follows:
the Judiciary, House of Representatives, from the Commissioner of
Immigration and Naturalization with reference to the case reads as
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
follows:
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr.,
Washington, D.C., September 10, 1974.
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C., October 9, 1974.
Washington, D.C.
Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr.,
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In response to your request for a report rela-
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives,
beneficiary. there is attached a memorandum of information concerning the
tive to the bill (H.R. 12272) for the relief of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN This refers to H.R. 12272 in behalf of Rafael
Strochlitz Wurzel.
The bill would grant the beneficiary permanent residence in the
The beneficiary's aunt, Mrs. Sigmund Strochlitz, has advised this
United States as of the date of its enactment, upon payment of the
office that the beneficiary departed from the United States on Sep-
be made.
required visa fee. It would also direct that a visa number deduction
tember 2, 1974, and is presently attending the University of Madrid in
Spain.
limitation for immigrants from the Western Hemisphere. He is statu-
The beneficiary, a native of Bolivia, is chargeable to the numerical
Sincerely,
L. F. CHAPMAN, Jr.,
torily ineligible to adjust his status in the United States and would
Commissioner.
be required Sincerely, to apply for a visa outside of this country.
Congressman Christopher J. Dodd, the author of the bill has sub-
L. F. CHAPMAN, Jr.,
mitted the following information in connection with the case:
Enclosure.
Commissioner.
An affidavit submitted by the beneficiary's adoptive parents reads
as follows:
AFFIDAVIT
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION
SERVICE FILES RE H.R. 12272
We, Sigmund Strochlitz and Rose Strochlitz, being duly
sworn depose and say as follows:
The beneficiary, Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel, is a native and citizen of
1. The parents of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel were killed sud-
Bolivia, who was born on June 4, 1951. His parents, who were natives
denly in a tragic accident in Argentina in 1966. We had an
in an automobile accident in 1966. His uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.
and citizens of Poland, were residents of Bolivia when they were killed
extremely close relationship for many years with Rafael's
parents, and Mr. Strochlitz immediately went to Argentina
Sigmund Strochlitz, who are citizens of the United States, assisted
at the time of this tragic occurrence. Mr. Strochlitz stayed
in 1967. Jaime Wurzel, brother of the beneficiary, is married to citi-
the beneficiary and his brother in coming to this country as students
in Argentina for a period of five (5) weeks to adjust the
affairs of the family and brought Rafael and his brother,
zen of the United States and has been a lawful permanent resident a
Jaime, back to the United States to reside with our family
Strochlitz in 1973 when he was 21 years of age. He graduated from
since June 18, 1974. The beneficiary was adopted by Mr. and Mrs.
in our household.
2. Since 1966, Rafael and his brother, Jaime, have been
Bachelor Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass., in May 1974 with the degree of
raised as an integral part of our family. A real and genuine
of Arts in History. He was employed between February and
family relationship of parents and child has developed and
has May 1974 as a part-time teacher receiving a salary of $10 per hour. He
$5,000 in savings and is single.
exists, and we consider both Rafael and Jaime as our own
sons.
United on occasions until 1973 as a student. He was last admitted
He nine entered for a brief period between 1966 and 1967 and, afterwards,
The beneficiary has had 10 prior admissions to the United States.
3. Both Rafael and his brother, Jaime, attended and gradu-
ated from schools in New London. Conn. After graduation
from local schools, Jaime attended Brandies University where
until September 3, 1974.
States on August 13, 1974, as a visitor for a temporary period to the
he graduated with honors. He subsequently married a native
The beneficiary has indicated his intention to leave the United
born American girl and is now studying for his Ph. D. degree
the in September 1974 to enter a medical school in Madrid, Spain. Should States
at Columbia University. Rafael graduated from New London
be instituted. beneficiary fail to depart as planned, deportation proceedings will
schools and enrolled in Springfield College. He transferred
from Springfield College to Brandeis University where he
will graduate in December. He has applied for admission to
S.R. 1102
S.R. 1102
4
5
medical school and intends to attend the medical school in the
United States.
The reasons behind granting permanent resident status to Rafael
4. In January of 1973, shortly after Rafael attained the age
are four in number: 1, The possibility that his native country will
of 21, we sought legal advice concerning the procedure for
revoke his citizenship, since he has no intention of returning there;
adoption. Legal action was instituted for adoption at that
2. In the past, Rafael has encountered difficulty in obtaining entrance
time, and the adoption of Rafael was approved by decree of
to the United States when he was unable to secure a visa from our
the New London Probate Court dated March 12, 1973.
embassy in Spain. To secure his visa, it was necessary for personal
5. No action was taken for us for adoption in Connecticut
congressional intervention on his behalf with the State Department;
earlier than 1973, because such action would have prejudiced
3. His stay in the United States when he does enter is always tentative,
Rafael's rights to his inheritance in Argentina. He was the
and there is always the problem of how long he will be able to remain;
beneficiary of an estate from his deceased- parents, and his
4. It is consistent with the intent of the Immigration subcommittee's
rights to receive complete vesting of this inheritance would
work on the Western Hemisphere preference bill that the Strochlitz
have been placed in jeopardy if an adoption were to have
private bill be passed, since under a preference system, he would prob-
occurred prior to his reaching the age of 21 years.
ably be eligible in the first preference.
6. Because of our close relationship with the boys' deceased
The general policy behind our immigration legislation is to reunite
parents and the very close relationship which we have devel-
families. In the instant case, Rafael is an orphan who has been adopted
oped with the boys, it is only natural that we want Rafael to
by his relatives in the United States; they are his closest family ties,
remain in the United States and to continue as a member of
and in the interest of justice, he should be allowed to enter as a perma-
our family circle. Rafael has no ties whatsoever at this time
nent resident, to join his family.
with Argentina or Bolivia. His only family relationship is
with our family, and he has no other home other than ours.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
It is essential that he be granted permanent residence in the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
United States at this time.
Washington, D.C., February 24, 1976.
1973 Dated at New London, Conn., this 29th day of November,
Hon. JAMES O. EASTLAND,
Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration and Naturalization, of the
Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Dirksen Building, Washing-
SIGMUND STROCHLITZ,
ton, D.C.
ROSE STROCHLITZ,
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN On February 3 the House passed H.R. 5500, a
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of Novem-
private immigration bill which I introduced to grant Rafael Stroch-
ber, 1973.
litz Wurtzel permanent resident status. I am writing in the hope that
CASPER F. SAGRISTANO,
your subcommittee will give its careful consideration to this bill in
Notary Public.
the near future and to tell you a little about the background of this
case.
STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF RAFAEL STROCHLITZ WURTZEL
Rafael Strochlitz Wurtzel is a 24 year old native of Bolivia who,
Rafael Shrochlitz Wurtzel, 24 years of age is a native and citizen
following the death of both his parents in a 1966 auto crash, came to
of Bolivia, whose own parents were killed in an accident in 1966 in
live in the U.S. with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Stroch-
Bolivia. Rafael was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Strochlitz,
litz of New London, Connecticut, whom I have known for a number
his uncle and aunt who are citizens of the United States. His brother,
of years.
Jaime Wurtzel is married to a citizen of the United States. Aside
The Strochlitzes later adopted Rafael, who aside from a marired
from his adoptive parents and his brother, he has no other relatives
brother, has no other relatives in the entire world. He considers his
periods in the past, as well as attending college in the United States
in the world. Rafael has entered the United States for temporary
home to be with his adoptive family in New London where he has
resided since 1967, except for the time he has been in school.
at Brandeis University. He is presently in his second year of medical
Mr. and Mrs. Strochlitz have paid for Rafael's undergraduate edu-
school in Spain.
cation at Brandeis University from which he graduated in 1974, and
Under the present immigration law, the chances of Rafael Stroch-
his current education at a medical school in Madrid, Spain. Coming
litz Wurtzel's securing permanent resident status are slight given the
home from Spain, Rafael has encountered difficulty on several occa-
backlog of Western Hemisphere immigrants awaiting entrance to the
sions obtaining admission to the U.S., requiring personal intervention
United States, and the lack of a preference system for Western Hemi-
on his behalf with the State Department by former Congressman
sphere immigration. Under the preference system which exists for the
Robert Steele of Connecticut.
Eastern Hemisphere, Rafael would probably fit within the first pref-
Unfortunately, Rafael's chances of receiving permanent resident
erence for unmarried sons and daughters of natural-born citizens of
status are slight under existing immigration laws given the backlog
the United States.
of Western Hemisphere immigrants awaiting admission to the U.S. He
also faces the possibility that his native country of Boliva may for-
S.R. 1102
S.R. 1102
6
mally revoke his citizenship, since he has no intention of returning
there to live.
Rafael, his adoptive parents and I remain hopeful that H.R. 5500
can be acted on favorably in the near future in order that he no longer
be restrained from joining his family here in the U.S. whenever he
desires. If you have any questions about this case, please don't hesitate
to phone or write me.
Sincerely,
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD,
Member of Congress.
The committee, after consideration of all the facts in the case, is
of the opinion that the bill (H.R. 5500) should be enacted.
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H.R.5500
Ainety-fourth Congress of the United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the nineteenth day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-six
An Act
For the relief of Rafael Strochlitz Wurzel.
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, Rafael Strochlitz
Wurzel may be classified as a child within the meaning of section
101(b) (1) (F) of the Act, upon approval of a petition filed in his
behalf by Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Strochlitz, citizens of the United
States, pursuant to section 204 of the Act: 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.