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APPROVED OCT 1-1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION
WASHINGTON
September 30, 1976
Last Day: October 5
Posted 10/2/76
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
S. 1787 - Relief of Maria
archives
Lisa R. Manalo and Rogena R. Manalo
S. 2668 Relief of Arturo Moreno
Hernandez
10/4/76
S. 2770 - Relief of Anthony Augustus
Daley and Beverly Evelyn Daley
S. 2956 - Relief of Teresa Maria
Salman
Attached for your consideration are four enrolled bills
which would classify or permit classification of the
beneficiary alien children as immediate relatives of
either U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, thereby
authorizing preferential treatment under the immigration
law and facilitating their admission to the United States.
Each of the bills is described in the OMB enrolled bill
report at Tab A.
OMB, NSC, Max Friedersdorf, Counsel's Office (Kilberg) and
I recommend approval of the enrolled bills.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign S. 1787 at Tab B.
That you sign S. 2668 at Tab C.
That you sign S. 2770 at Tab D.
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
That you sign S. 2956 at Tab E.
PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE
UNITED
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
STREUTIVE
STATES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
SEP 28 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Bills
(1) S. 1787 - Relief of Maria Lisa R. Manalo
and Rogena R. Manalo
Sponsor - Sen. Magnuson (D) Washington
(2) S. 2668 - Relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez
Sponsor - Sen. Moss (D) Utah
(3) S. 2770 - Relief of Anthony Augustus Daley
and Beverly Evelyn Daley
Sponsor - Sen. Chiles (D) Florida
(4) S. 2956 - Relief of Teresa Marie Salman
Sponsor - Sen. Bumpers (D) Arkansas
Last Day for Action
October 5, 1976 - Tuesday
Purpose
To facilitate the admission of certain alien children into
the United States.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization
Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
These enrolled bills would classify or permit classification
of the beneficiary alien children as immediate relatives
of either U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens,
thereby authorizing preferential treatment under immigration
law, and facilitating their admission to the United States.
Each of the enrolled bills would also make the children's
natural parents and siblings ineligible for preferential
treatment under immigration law by virtue of their relation-
ship to the beneficiaries.
2
S. 1787 - Maria and Rogena Manalo
The beneficiaries are sisters, ages 15 and 14, respectively.
They are natives and citizens of the Philippines and presently
reside there with relatives.
At an early age, Maria and Rogena were left by their natural
mother in the custody of Mr. and Mrs. Olympio Javidando,
the prospective adopting parents, who are now permanent
resident aliens of the United States and living in the
Seattle, Washington area with their three natural daughters.
Since the Javidandos left the Philippines in 1973, Maria
and Rogena have lived apart from each other with relatives,
but have received some support from Mr. and Mrs. Javidando.
Because of the unstable life the sisters have been subjected
to, the Javidandos desire to adopt the sisters in the
United States. The children's natural mother has since
formally consented to their adoption; the natural father
has consistently denied his paternity since their birth.
However, under current law, apetition to classify an orphan
as an immediate relative can be filed only by a U.S. citizen
and can be filed only for a child under 14 years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Javidando are, thus, ineligible to file a
petition in behalf of the sisters; likewise, Maria and
Rogena exceed the age limitation.
S. 1787 would declare Maria and Rogena to be the natural
born alien children of Mr. and Mrs. Javidando and permit
them to petition for immediate relative immigrant visas for
the sisters as their unmarried natural daughters under
immigration law. This would enable the Javidandos to adopt
the girls upon their admission to the United States.
S. 2668 - Arturo Moreno Hernandes
The beneficiary is a 12-year-old Mexican boy who currently
resides with his indigent natural parents in Mexico. Arturo
was adopted in Mexico on August 14, 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Jose
Palacio, both U.S. citizens residing in Utah. Mr. Palacio
is a first cousin of one of Arturo's parents, and he and
Mrs. Palacio have six children, three of whom are grown
and living independently of their parents.
Because Arturo has not resided with his adopted parents for
two continuous years, and instead still resides with his
natural parents in Mexico, he is ineligible for preferential
treatment under current law as an immediate relative of
3
Mr. and Mrs. Palacio. S. 2668 would waive this statutory
impediment in his behalf and permit the Palacios to file a
petition to grant him preferential immigrant status as
their child.
S. 2770 - Anthony and Beverly Daley
The beneficiaries are brother and sister, ages 13 and 14,
who are natives and citizens of Jamaica. They were adopted
in Florida on August 4, 1975 by their natural father,
Mr. Samuel U. Daley, a permanent resident alien, and his
U.S. citizen wife. The children presently reside with their
paternal grandparents in Jamaica. Because the children
have not lived with their adopted parents for 2 years since
their adoption, Mr. and Mrs. Daley are ineligible to file
immediate relative petitions to obtain immigrant visas for
them. S. 2770 would waive the physical presence requirement
in their behalf and permit Mr. and Mrs. Daley to petition
for immigrant visas for their adopted children.
S. 2956 - Teresa Marie Salman
The beneficiary is a 24-month-old native and resident of
Taiwan. She has been living in Okinawa with her adopted
parents, retired Air Force Sgt. and Mrs. Eugene A. Salman,
both U.S. citizens. In addition to their adopted daughter,
the Salmans have seven children of their own. Sgt. Salman
has recently completed 20 years of military service. The
family has remained in Okinawa with the beneficiary awaiting
the disposition of this bill.
Under current law, Teresa will not be eligible for an
immigrant visa as an immediate relative until she has been
in the legal custody of and resided with her adoptive
parents for 2 years. S. 2956 would waive the 2-year custody
and physical presence requirement in Teresa's behalf and make
her immediately eligible for an immigrant visa upon approval
of an immediate relative petition to be filed in her behalf
by Sgt. and Mrs. Salman.
James Assistant m.Jrey Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO
Washington 25, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
24 SEP 1976
AND REFER TO THIS FILE NO.
A21 340 355
TO
: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SUBJECT: Enrolled Private Bill No. S. 2668
; Office of Management
and Budget request dated September 23, 1976
Beneficiary or Beneficiaries Arturo Morena Hernandez
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,
Commissioner
CO Form 18
(REV. 1-17-72)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
SEP 28 1976
Dear Mr. Lynn:
Reference is made to Mr. Frey's communication
of September 22, 1976, transmitting for comment enrolled
bills, S. 2770, "For the relief of Anthony Augustus Daley
and Beverly Evelyn Daley", S. 2668, "For the relief of
Arturo Morena Hernandez", and S. 2481, "For the relief
of Oscar Rene Hernandez Rustrian".
This Department's files contain no information
identifiable with the above cited bills, and in the
absence of any derogatory information, this Depart-
ment has no objection to the enactment of these bills.
Sincerely yours,
Kempton B. Jenkins
Acting Assistant Secretary
for Congressional Relations
The Honorable
James T. Lynn,
Director,
Office of Management
and Budget.
THE Wt.
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
Date: September 28
Time:
830pm
FOR ACTION:
NSC/S
re
CC (for information): Jack Marsh
Dick Parsons
Jim Connor
Max Friedersdorf
on
Ed Schmults
Bobbie Kilberg
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: September 30
Time: 200pm
SUBJECT:
S.1787-Relief of Maria Lisa Manalo, et al
S.2668-Relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez
S.2770-Relief of Anthony Augustus Daley, et al
S.2956-Relief of Teresa Marie Salman
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
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
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
STATE SECUTIVE UNITED OFFICE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
SEP 28 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Bills
(1) S. 1787 - Relief of Maria Lisa R. Manalo
and Rogena R. Manalo
Sponsor - Sen. Magnuson (D) Washington
(2)
S. 2668 - Relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez
Sponsor - Sen. Moss (D) Utah
(3) S. 2770 - Relief of Anthony Augustus Daley
and Beverly Evelyn Daley
Sponsor - Sen. Chiles (D) Florida
(4) S. 2956 - Relief of Teresa Marie Salman
Sponsor - Sen. Bumpers (D) Arkansas
Last Day for Action
October 5; 1976 - Tuesday
Purpose
To facilitate the admission of certain alien children into
the United States.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Immigration and Naturalization
Service
Approval
Department of State
No objection
Discussion
These enrolled bills would classify or permit classification
of the beneficiary alien children as immediate relatives
of either U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens,
thereby authorizing preferential treatment under immigration
law, and facilitating their admission to the United States.
Each of the enrolled bills would also make the children's
natural parents and siblings ineligible for preferential
treatment under immigration law by virtue of their relation-
ship to the beneficiaries.
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
5443
Septembe r 30, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES M. CANNON
FROM:
Jeanne W. Davi
on
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bills: S. 1787,
S. 2668, S. 2770 and S. 2956
The NSC Staff concurs in the following enrolled bills:
S. 1787
Relief of Maria Lisa Manalo, et al
S.2668
Relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez
S.2770
Relief of Anthony Augustus Daley, et al
S. 2956
Relief of Teresa Marie Salman
THE WHITE HOU
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
Date: September 28
Time:
830pm
FOR ACTION: NSC/S
CC (for information): : Jack Marsh
Dick Parsons
Jim Connor
Max Friedersdorf
Ed Schmults
Bobbie Kilberg
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: September 30
Time: 200pm
SUBJECT:
S.1787-Relief of Maria Lisa Manalo, et al
S.2668-Relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez
S.2770-Relief of Anthony Augustus Daley, et al
S.2956-Relief of Teresa Marie Salman
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
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
approved
RMy 9/30/76
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
James M. Cannon
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CAVANAUGH
FROM:
MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF M.G.
SUBJECT:
S.1787 - Relief of Maria Lisa Manalo
S.2668 - Relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez
S.2770 - Relief of Anthony Augustus Daley
S.2956 - Relief of Teresa Marie Salman
S.2481 - Relief of Oscar Rene Hernandex Rustrian
S.1404 - Relief of Mrs. Kyong Chu Stout
S.1477 - Relief of Beatric Serrano Toledo
$.2830 - Relief of Gary Broyles
The Office of Legislative Affairs concurs with the agencies
that the
subject bill be signed.
Attachments
94TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
2d Session
No. 94-1523
ARTURO MORENO HERNANDEZ
SEPTEMBER 13, 1976.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and
ordered to be printed
Mr. EILBERG, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany S. 2668]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill
(S. 2668) for the relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez, 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 admission into the United
States of the adopted child of citizens of the United States.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The beneficiary of the bill is an eleven-year-old native and citizen of
Mexico who currently resides in that country with his natural parents.
He was adopted in Mexico on August 14, 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. Jose
Jesus Palacios, citizens of the United States.
A letter, with attached memorandum, dated March 9, 1976 to the
Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from the then
Acting Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization reads as
follows.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE,
Washington, D.C., March 9, 1976.
A21340355.
Hon. JAMES O. EASTLAND,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In response to your request for a report rela-
tive to the bill (S. 2668) for the relief of Arturo Morena Hernandez,
there is attached a memorandum of information concerning the
beneficiary.
57-007
2
3
The bill provides that the eleven-year-old beneficiary, who was
adopted by United States citizens, may be classified as a child and be
Arturo Moreno Hernandez. I am pleased to write in support of this
granted immediate relative status. The bill further provides that the
measure.
natural parents or brothers or sisters of the beneficiary shall not, by
Early last December, I was contacted by Miss Victoria Palacios,
virtue of such relationships, be accorded any right, privileges, or status
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Palacios of East Carbon, Utah.
under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
She explained that in June her parents went to Chihuahua, Mexico,
Absent enactment of the bill, the beneficiary, a native of Mexico, is
in order to adopt and bring back with them an 11-year old boy,
chargeable to the numerical limitations for immigrants from the West-
Arturo Moreno Hernandez, the beneficiary of S. 2668. Arturo's natural
ern Hemisphere.
parents are Guadalupe Moreno Navarro and Ofelia Hernandez de
Sincerely,
Moreno, both now living. They have given their consent to the adop-
JAMES F. GREENE, Acting Commissioner.
tion, having relinquished all of their parental rights because they are
Enclosure.
unable to provide support for the child. Mr. Palacios is a first cousin
of one of the boy's parents.
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND
A Mexican attorney advised the Palacios what documents would
be required in order to complete the adoption. They later attended
NATURALIZATION SERVICE FILES RE S. 2668
a proceeding which was preliminary to the adoption. When they
Information concerning the case was obtained from Jose
returned to the United States later on, however, they were informed
Jesus Palacios and his wife, Maria Isaura Palacios, the bene-
by U.S. border officials that they could not bring the boy into the
ficiary's adoptive parents and the interested parties.
country without a visa. The Palacios family is eager to have Arturo
The beneficiary, whose name is spelled Arturo Moreno
become a part of their family and I have introduced S. 2668 to help.
Hernandez, is a native and citizen of Mexico born on May 25,
Miss Palacios has written to me more recently detailing the situa-
1964. He resides in Chihuahua, Mexico with his natural par-
tion, Mr. Chairman, and I will include a portion of her comments.
ents, Jose Guadalupe Moreno and Ofelia Hernandez. He was
She points out that the lad is one of seven children, that his nine-
adopted by the interested parties in Mexico on August 14, 1975
member family live in an adobe house with no indoor plumbing,
in the Second Civil Court of Law of the District of Morelos,
that
"Arturo's natural father is an unskilled laborer who works
Chihuahua, Mexico. The adoptive parents were present at the
primarily in construction. He is only able to find work at irregular
time of the adoption and a copy of the adoption decree is
intervals. The net result is that the family's diet suffers critically.
attached. The beneficiary has completed five years of school
My parents were sad to observe that Arturo's physical appearance
in his native country. He has one sister and eight brothers who
indicates that he experiences severe nutrition problems. The child's
are citizens and residents of Mexico. The beneficiary's natural
overall health is poor; he is extremely underweight and badly requires
father is the first cousin of his adoptive father.
dental care. Needless to say his clothing is also far from adequate.
Mr. and Mrs. Palacios, who were married on September 28,
The family situation in Utah is certainly sufficient to care for
1942, reside in East Carbon City, Utah. They are the parents
Arturo and I urge that favorable consideration to given to this meas-
of six children who are citizens and residents of the United
ure SO they can bring him to the United States as soon as possible.
States. Jose Jesus Palacios was born in Mexico in 1922, has
Sincerely,
resided in the United States since 1923, and became a natural-
FRANK E. Moss,
ized citizen in 1945 while serving in the United States Army.
U.S. Senator.
He is presently employed as a mine foreman and earns $25,250
a year. Maria Isaura Palacios was born in the United States in
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON,
1920. She is not employed. Their assets consists of personal
Madison, Wis., December 4, 1975.
property valued at $3,000, life insurance policies presently
Hon. FRANK E. Moss,
valued at $88,189, stocks and bonds worth $5,029, and cash
U.S. Senate,
savings of $600.
Washington, D.C.
The adoption decree referred to above is contained in the files of
Please excuse the delay in getting this information to you. In this
the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
letter I will attempt to provide as fully as possible details of the
Senator Frank E. Moss, the author of the bill, submitted the follow-
circumstances surrounding my parents' adoption of Arturo.
ing supporting information:
Mom and Dad have known Arturo since 1967 when he was just
three years old. They met him when they visited Arturo's natural
U.S. SENATE,
parents (one of whom is my father's first cousin) on their first sum-
Washington, D.C., April 14, 1976.
Hon. JAMES O. EASTLAND,
mer vacation to Mexico eight years ago. Since my father had that year
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,
worked his way to the supervisory level at Kaiser Steel and since
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
only three of my parents' six natural children were still living at
home, my parents' finances thereafter permitted them to make annual
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your recent letter concerning
trips to Mexico. On each of these trips they visited with Arturo and
S. 2668, the private immigration bill introduced for the relief of
his natural family. They became increasingly fond of the child and
H.R. 1523
H.R. 1523
4
5
several years ago began discussing with the natural parents the
informed a familial attachment which is greater than that in many
prospect of taking Arturo to live with them and be adopted into our
natural families. They have provided some assistance to the natural
family. The decision was not spurious, but rather one which was
family generally, and of late they have given substantial support to
arrived at mutually by all concerned. Although one's first reaction is
Arturo. They made an earlier attempt to bring him into the country
to judge harshly the decision by natural parents to relinguish their
but were bewildered and discouraged.
child, perhaps the following facts will make that decision more under-
In speaking with my father he recounted some incidents which are
standable to outsiders.
significant. On several occasions, in his quest for custody of his adopted
Arturo is one of seven children. His nine-member family lives in
son, he has been approached by persons who have offered illegal short-
an adobe house with no indoor plumbing. These poor facilities in-
cuts into the country. Persons ranging from lawyers and agencies to
evitably cause sanitation problems. For example, chickens which the
sleazy characters at the border have at least strongly hinted that he
family raises for food cannot be prevented from wandering into the
would probably "get away with it." Regardless of whether there is any
area where the sewerage is dumped.
reliability behind such suggestions, my father has and continues to
Arturo's natural father is an unskilled laborer who works primarily
have absolutely nothing to do with such propositions. He insists (call-
in construction. He is only able to find work at irregular intervals.
ing me by my childhood nickname), "Batcha, I want to do this legal."
The net result is that the family's diet suffers critically. My parents
Finally, I wish to compliment and thank you and the Senator for
were sad to observe that Arturo's physical appearance indicates that
your speedy action in setting in motion the private bill. My folks
he experiences severe nutrition problems. The child's overall health
were extremely pleased to report that they met with Fern Alexander of
is poor; he is extremely underweight and badly requires dental care.
the Salt Lake City INS Office on Dec. 1 in conjunction with the bill.
Needless to add his clothing is far from adequate.
Many thanks.
During the eight year period in which my parents made their visits
Respectfully yours,
to Arturo they have been impressed with his intellectual acuity. It is
VICTORIA PALACIOS, Counselor in Law.
significant to note that neither of my parents graduated from high
school. This was at a time when public schools were completely in-
The following report was submitted to the Senate Committee on the
sensitive to the needs of bilingual children. Nevertheless, the inspira-
Judiciary on this legislation:
tion and training of this unusual couple prompted all six of their
JULY 21, 1976.
children to higher education; two of us have gone to graduate school
Hon. JAMES O. EASTLAND,
three are currently full-time students in undergraduate school; and
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,
one, a part-time student in undergraduate school. I must say that these
United States Senate.
are impressive results for any family, especially for a bilingual, bicul-
DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In reference to your request for a report con-
tural set of parents in this society. My parents' interest in Arturo
cerning the case of Arturo Morena Hernandez, beneficiary of S. 2668,
includes particularly a desire to provide similar guidance to Arturo
94th Congress, there is enclosed a memorandum of information con-
who shows SO much promise. His enthusiasm for doing well and learn-
cerning the beneficiary. This memorandum has been submitted by the
ing persists despite the fact that the family's financial situation forces
American Consulate General at Ciudad Juarez, where the beneficiary
him to miss much school.
resides.
Finally, with respect to the mutual decision concerning the adop-
tion, I must make a brief point about the nature of the Mexican and
The bill would provide for the beneficiary's classification as a child
Mexican-American family. Sociological evidence shows that our
and for granting of immediate relative status upon approval of a peti-
family concept includes the extended family and that family bonds
tion filed by Mr. and Mrs. Jose Jesus Palacios, American citizens. It
are unusually strong. Add to this data which shows that we generally
also provides that the natural parents or brothers or sisters of the
occupy positions of low economic standing and you arrive at this
beneficiary shall not by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any
result: It is not unusual, nor is one considered a "bad parent" if he
right, privilege or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
agrees to let another member of the family rear his child where he
Sincerely yours,
is unable to do so himself. This does not mean that Mexicans and
ROBERT J. McCLoskey,
Mexican-Americans find it "easier" to part with their children: it
Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations.
Enclosure: Memorandum of information.
means only that often this is the only alternative to watching their
children suffer the effects of poverty. I wish to emphasize that, as I
SUBMITTED BY THE AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL AT CIUDAD
stated in my first letter, the only distinction between the deprivation
suffered by Lance Bush and that suffered by Arturo is that Lance's
JUAREZ, MEXICO
parents are spared watching their son's afflictions. Pragmatically
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION CONCERNING S. 2668 FOR THE
speaking, parenting consists of more than loving a child. As far as
RELIEF OF ARTURO MORENO HERNANDEZ
meeting Arturo's physical needs is concerned, he is virtually parentless.
Over the course of my parents' visits to Arturo in Mexico, they have
The beneficiary was born on May 25, 1964, at Chihuahua
City, Chihuahua, Mexico. He is a grade school student pres-
H.R. 1523
H.R. 1523
6
ently residing with his natural parents at 5303 de la Calle
Privada De Lerdo De Tejada, Colonia Las Granjas, Chi-
huahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Jesus Palacios Moreno, United States
citizens, of P.O. Box 423, Carbon, Utah, adopted the bene-
ficiary in Chihuahua, Mexico, on September 18, 1975. They
are first cousins of the beneficiary's natural parents and have
met the beneficiary on several occasions in the past four years.
Enclosed are certified copies of the Mexican adoption decree
with translations in English.
The beneficiary would be classified as an immediate relative
of a United States citizen upon being classified as a child
within the meaning of Section 101 (b) (1) (F) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act.
The Consulate General's investigation revealed no infor-
mation which would render the beneficiary ineligible to re-
ceive a visa.
The beneficiary underwent a medical examination on
July 6, 1976, and was found to be in good health.
Enclosures: Certified copies of Mexican adoption decree
with English translations.
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 RECOMMENDATIONS
Upon consideration of all the facts in this case, the Committee is
of the opinion that S. 2668 should be enacted and accordiigly recom-
mends that the bill do pass.
H.R. 1523
CORRECTED SHEET
S. 2668
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 Art
For the relief of Arturo Moreno Hernandez.
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, Arturo Moreno
Hernandez may be classified as a child within the meaning of section
101(b) (1) (F) of such Act, upon approval of a petition filed in his
behalf by Mr. and Mrs. Jose Jesus Palacios, 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.