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The original documents are located in Box 60, folder "10/5/76 HR7624 Relief of Jacinto Vazguez Camacho" of the White House Records Office: Legislation Case Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Exact duplicates within this folder were not digitized. Digitized from Box 60 of the White House Records Office Legislation Case Files at the Gerald Presidential Library APPLY OCT a 51976 in THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION WASHINGTON Last Day: October 9 October 4, 1976 Posted MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: JIM CANNON Hillinern 10/5/76 SUBJECT: H.R. 7624 - Relief of Jacinto Vazquez Camacho archmes Attached for your consideration is H.R. 7624, sponsored by Representative Howard. 10/12/76 The enrolled bill would facilitate the admission of the alien adopted son of a U.S. citizen into the United States. At the time of his adoption, the beneficiary was over the age of fourteen and therefore ineligible to be classified as an immediate relative child. Additional information is provided in OMB's enrolled bill report at Tab A. OMB, Max Friedersdorf, Counsel's Office (Kilberg), NSC and I recommend approval of the enrolled bill. RECOMMENDATION That you sign H.R. 7624 at Tab B. FORD : GERALD LIBRARY OF THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE UNITED OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RESURIVE STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 OCT 1 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Bill H.R. 7624 - Relief of Jacinto Vazquez Camacho Sponsor - Rep. Howard (D) New Jersey Last Day for Action October 9, 1976 - Saturday Purpose To facilitate the admission of the alien adopted son of a U.S. citizen into the United States. Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Immigration and Naturalization Approval Service Department of State No objection Discussion The beneficiary is a 16-year-old Mexican boy who was adopted in Mexico by a U.S. citizen on July 2, 1975. Jacinto's indigent mother and four siblings reside in Mexico; his father's whereabouts are unknown. Because of her poverty and inability to properly care for him, Mrs. Camacho had consented to his adoption. Jacinto was admitted to the United States on a temporary visa and resides in New Jersey with his adoptive father, Mr. Michael Peter McAndrew. His visa has since expired, but deporta- tion proceedings have not been instituted against him. Because Jacinto was over the age of fourteen at his adoption, he is ineligible to be classified as an immediate relative child of his adoptive father. H.R. 7624 would declare Jacinto to be the child of Mr. McAndrew, thereby waiving in his behalf the current law's age limit regarding the adoption of alien orphans by U.S. citizens. FORD is LIBRARY 2 This would permit Mr. McAndrew to petition for the immediate issuance of an immigrant visa to Jacinto, and, thus, permit adjustment of his status to that of permanent resident. Assistant James Director m Jrey for Legislative Reference Enclosures UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE Washington 25, D.C. 27 SEP 1976 AND REFER TO THIS FILE NO. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER A20 644 066 TO : OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET SUBJECT: Enrolled Private Bill No. H.R. 7624 ; Office of Management and Budget request dated September 24, 1976 Beneficiary or Beneficiaries Jacinto Vazquez Camacho. 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, DEvapmant Commissioner CO Form 18 (REV. 1-17-72) September 28, 1976 Dear Mr. Lynn: Reference is made to Mr. Frey's communication of September 24, 1976, transmitting for comment enrolled bills, H.R. 5503, "For the relief of Divina Mamuad", H.R. 7624, "For the relief of Jacinto Vazquez Camacho", and H.R. 7832, "For the relief of Janette Flores Byrne". This Department 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 1:30 THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: October 2 Time: 417pm FOR ACTION: NSC/S on CC (for information): Jack Marsh Max Friedersdorf pen Jim Connor Bobbie Kilberg on Dick Parsons on FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: October 5 Time: 1100am SUBJECT: H.R. 7624-Relief of Jacinto Camacho 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 gohnston, 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 ACTIC IEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: tober 2 Time: 417pm FOR ACTION: NSC/S cc (for information): Jack Marsh Max Friedersdorf Jim Connor Bobbie Kilberg Dick Parsons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: October 4 Time: 1100am SUBJECT: H.R. 7624-Relief of Jacinto Camacho 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 10/4 Recommend approval. B.Roth PLEASE ATTAC. HIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have an' Istions or if you anticipate a delay in subm the required material, please James M. Cannon telephone the cretary immediately. For the President ACTION M RANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: Octob Time: 417pm FOR ACTION: NSC/S CC (for information): Jack Marsh Max Friedersdorf m.g. Jim Connor Bobbie Kilberg Dick Parsons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: October 4 Time: 1100am SUBJECT: H.R. 7624-Relief of Jacinto Camacho 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 Recommend Approval my PLEASE ATTAC, HS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have an' stions or if you anticipate a delay in subm the required material, please James M. Cannon telephone the cretary immediately. For the Prosident ACTIO RANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: Date: Oc 2 Time: 417pm FOR ACTIO NSC/S CC (for information): Jack Marsh Max Friedersdorf Jim Connor Bobbie Kilberg Dick Parsons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: October 4 Time: 1100am SUBJECT: H.R. 7624-Relief of Jacinto Camacho ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply X For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Approve. RDP please return to judy johnston, ground floor west wing PLEASE ATTAC, HIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have an' stions or if you anticipate a delay in subm the required material, please James M. Cannon telephone the cretary immediately. For the President MEMORANDUM 5542 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL October 4, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JAMES M. CANNON FROM: Jeanne W. Davis WA SUBJECT: for H.R. 7832, H.R. 7624 and H.R. 10434 The NSC Staff has no objection to the following proposed Enrolled Bills: H.R. 7832 - Relief of Mrs. Janette F. Byrne H.R. 7624 - Relief of Jacinto Camacho H.R. 10434 - Relief of Dr. Carlos Montenegro-Gorbitz, his wife, Maria Elena Olguin De Gorbitz, and their son, Carlos Gorbitz-Olguin. 94TH CONGRESS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT 2d Session No. 94-1278 JACINTO VAZQUEZ CAMACHO JUNE 18, 1976.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and ordered to be printed Mr. FISH, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany H.R. 7624] The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 7624), for the relief of Jacinto Vazquez Camacho, 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 for permanent residence of the adopted son of a citizen of the United States. GENERAL INFORMATION The beneficiary is a 16-year-old native and citizen of Mexico who was adopted in that country by a citizen of the United States on July 2, 1975. He was admitted to the United States as a visitor and resides with his adoptive father in New Jersey. The pertinent facts in this case are contained in a letter from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, dated August 13, 1975, to the Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. That letter and accompanying memorandum read as follows: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE. Washington, D.O., August 13, 1975. Hon. PETER W. RODINO, 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. 7624) for the relief of Jacinto Vasquez Camacho, there is attached a memorandum of information concerning the beneficiary. 57-007 2 3 The bill provides that for immigration purposes the beneficiary, who has been adopted by a United States citizen, may be classified as DEPARTMENT OF STATE, a child and granted immediate relative status upon approval of a Washington, D.C., August 13, 1975. petition to be filed by the adoptive parent. It also provides that the Hon. PETER W. RODINO, Jr., beneficiary's natural parents or siblings shall derive no immigration Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, benefits by virtue of such relationship. Washington, D.C. The beneficiary, a native of Mexico, is chargeable to the numerical DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In reference to your request for a report con- limitation for immigrants from the Western Hemisphere. He is statu- cerning the case of Jacinto Vasquez Camacho, beneficiary of H.R. 7624, torily ineligible to adjust his status while in the United States and will 94th Congress, there is enclosed a memorandum of information con- be required to apply for a visa outside of this country. cerning the beneficiary. This memorandum has been submitted by the Sincerely, American Consulate General at Monterrey, Mexico, where the bene- LEONARD F. CHAPMAN, ficiary was issued a nonimmigrant visa. Commissioner. The bill would provide for the beneficiary's classification as a child Enclosure. and for granting of immediate relative status upon approval of a peti- tion filed by Mr. Michael P. McAndrew, an American citizen. It also MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FROM IMMIGRATION AND provides that the natural parents or brothers and sisters of the benefi- NATURALIZATION SERVICE FILES RE H.R. 7624 ciary shall not by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Information concerning this case was obtained from Mr. Sincerely, Michael Peter McAndrew, the adoptive parent and interested ROBERT J. McCLoskey, party. Assistant Secretary for The beneficiary, Jacinto Vasquez Camacho, was born Jan- Congressional Relations. uary 16, 1960 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He resides with Enclosure. his adoptive father in New Monmouth, New Jersey. He was adopted in the Central Court of Saltillo on July 2, 1975. His Submitted by the American Consulate General at Monterrey, mother and four siblings, aged 5 through 16, reside together N.L., Mexico in Mexico. The whereabouts of his father is unknown. His mother, living in dire poverty, and being unable to properly MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION CONCERNING H.R. 7624 FOR care for him, consented to his adoption. THE RELIEF OF JACINTO VASQUEZ CAMACHO Mr. Michael Peter McAndrew was born January 10, 1941 The only record we have of the subject is that the adoptive in Hackensack, New Jersey. He is single and is temporarily father, Mr. McAndrew, came to the Consulate General on residing with a brother in New Monmouth, New Jersey, He June 17, 1975. He showed a letter from Congressman Howard earned a master's degree in Spanish literature at Rutgers addressed to him dated June 3, 1975 stating that a private bill University, is a theology graduate from Washington Theo- would be introduced for the relief of the subject. logical Coalition in Maryland and is a doctoral candidate at Since the subject wants to immigrate to the United States the Universidad Internacional in Saltillo, Mexico. He lacks and presently is under the age of 16 years, he was registered only his thesis, which he will write while in the United for an immigrant visa on June 17, 1975 as being presently States. Hę has spent two years studying in Mexico; prior to exempt from the provisions of Section 212 (a) (14) of the Act. that he had been employed as a teacher. Having recently re- Subject is chargeable to the Western Hemisphere limitation. turned to the United States, he is considering several job No derogatory information exists concerning the subject to offers before establishing a permanent address. He lists assets the best of our knowledge. of $53,000 consisting of stocks, bonds and savings. The beneficiary's only entry into the United States was at Mr. Howard submitted the following letters and statements in sup- Roma, Texas on July 4, 1975 as a visitor for pleasure with port of his bill: authorization to remain until September 10, 1975. He was CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, accompanied by his adoptive father. Deportation proceed- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ings have not been instituted. Washington, D.C., May 11, 1976. The beneficiary does not qualify for immediate relative Hon. JOSHUA EILBERG, status as a child under section 101 (b) (1) (F) of the Immi- Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Inter- gration and Nationality Act because the adoptive father is national Law, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. not married. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your recent letter in which A report from the Department of State, dated August 13, 1975, you advise that the Members of your Subcommittee have recommended reads as follows: that my bill, H.R. 7624, should be favorably reported to the full Com- mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 1278 H.R. 1278 4 5 I wish to again make known to you my full support for this legisla- basis. Mike is a man of beautiful character and possesses most edify- tive remedy for the relief of Jacinto Vazquez Camacho S0 that he may ing social, civic and moral customs. He is doing a wonderful job with be classified as a child within the meaning of section 101 (b) (1) (F). the youth of this Spanish Community; and is also raising his adopted This action, as you already know from the information submitted ear- son, Jacinto, in a most responsible and conscientious manner. Mike lier, is necessary since the child was adopted after he exceeded the age is very much liked by the whole community and is sharing all his of 14 and since the expiration of his adoptive father's visa necessitated multiple abilities and talents with the disadvantaged and poor of this their leaving Mexico before the two year residency period had elapsed. community. I believe this action to be most desirable since the beneficiary has I want to stress my observation on two particular points that re- shown himself to be a well adjusted youngster under the strong moral minds me of the good families of the good old days: I always see guidance of his adoptive father, Michael McAndrew. Every report I Mike and Jacinto coming to church together, praying together and have received shows Jacinto to me making excellent progress in school, socializing together; secondly, I can testify to Mike's concern for the maintaining excellent health, and altogether benefiting from his warm eductional, moral and social development of his son, Jacinto. and secure home situation. I am happy and proud to know and to have this family unit in my Both the progress that Jacinto has shown and the numerous favor- Parish. able letters regarding Mr. McAndrew speak well for Mr. McAndrew's If further information is needed, please feel free to contact me. ability to provide for such a healthy family environment. His concern Sincerely, for the educational, moral and social development of Jacinto are also REV. MANUEL FERNANDEZ, reflected through his civic involvement as well. Mr. McAndrew is an Administrator. active member of the Board of the Monmouth County Spanish Affairs Council, Inc. and serves as the Chairman of their Education and Wel- fare Committee. DR. JOHN J. CAHILL, I appreciate the cooperation of your Subcommittee in taking favor- New Monmouth, N.J., February 26, 1976. able action on this legislation and seek your assistance in obtaining To Whom It May Concern: similar action by the full Committee. Jacinto (Vasquez-Camacho) McAndrews, the above named patient With all best wishes, I remain, has been under my care since July 1974. He is in good health and has Sincerely, been seen by me regularly for periodic checkups. His immunizations JAMES J. HOWARD. are completely up to date. In my opinion, Mr. McAndrews has been both responsible and IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, conscientious in caring for Jacinto's health needs. Eatontown, N.J., February 28, 1976. JOHN J. CAHILL, M.D. To Whom It May Concern: FAHNESTOCK & Co., This is to certify that Michael P. McAndrew is working for us at Red Bank, N.J., February 26, 1976. the Immaculate Conception Day Care and Child Development Center. To Whom It May Concern: For his services as a Bilingual Social Worker, Mr. McAndrew re- I have known Michael McAndrew for some ten (10) years, and he ceives a salary of $8,500.00. At the same time, Mr. McAndrew acts has always displayed a high degree of intelligence, moral character in the capacity of Coordinator of the Immaculate Conception CCD and solid common sense. His reputation in the area is of the highest Program and CYO Program. For these services Mr. McAndrew re- standard. ceives a salary of $3000.00. Michael's investment philosophy through these turbulent years has Both working contracts for a total of $11,500.00 are extended to enabled him to improve his invested capital position to some fifty Mr. McAndrew on a yearly basis from January to January of each thousand dollars ($50,000) with a yearly income approximating year. twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500) or five percent (5%). This is a If further information should be required, please feel free to con- compliment to Michael's sound day-to-day thinking. tact me. I am pleased to know Michael and consider him a very fine person. Sincerely, Very truly yours, REV. MANUEL FERNANDEZ, HARVEY R. TAPPEN, Manager. Administrator. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, EATONTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Eatontown, N.J., February 28, 1976. Eatontown, N.J., February 26, 1976. To Whom It May Concern: Re: Jacinto (Vazquez Camacho) McAndrew This is to certify that I have known Mr. Michael P. McAndrew since August of 1975. He is one of my outstanding parishioners, living To Whom It May Concern: at 69-A White Street, Eatontown, New Jersey. I see Mike on a daily Jacinto has been a student in this school since September. His record during this time has been outstanding as indicated by the enclosed H.R. 1278 H.R. 1278 6 7 copy of his report card. For the second marking period just completed, If we can be of any further assistance to you in this matter, please Jacinto earned a place on the Academic Honor Roll because of a feel free to contact us. scholastic achievement and a place on the Citizenship Honor Roll be- Very truly yours, cause of his work habits and deportment. In addition, Jacinto is one CELIA J. RECHTMAN, of the few students in the school with a record of perfect attendance. Assistant Supervisor. Not only have Jacinto's work and attendance been outstanding, but he has displayed a fine character. He has never been a discipline prob- BUFFALO ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART, lem, but is always courteous and respectful. He has adjusted well to Buffalo, N.Y., February 28, 1976. the school situation. To Whom It May Concern: There is ample evidence that Jacinto is well cared for by his father. He always comes to school neat and clean. Mr. McAndrew has been in It is a pleasure for me to frame a letter of recommendation for to see me several times to check on Jacinto's progress. With his en- Michael P. McAndrew of Eatontown, New Jersey. Mr. McAndrew couragement, Jacinto receives extra help in his native tongue after served on the staff of Mater Dei High School during the six years that school with our Spanish teacher. The communication between home I was principal there. My knowledge of him prior to, during, and and school has been very good. following that experience is the knowledge of a person of sturdy I can't say enough good things about Jacinto. For a young man who integrity. has been in this country for such a short time, he has made a miracu- Mr. McAndrew, I believe, is an authentically caring person. He is sensitive to those in need, and generous with his time, talent and lous adjustment. He and his father deserve a great deal of credit for his progress. It is a pleasure to know and work with them both. energies. In interaction with students as well as with adults, I found I would be happy to provide any further information on request. him to repeatedly demonstrate a high sense of values. He views situa- tions from a markedly Christian perspective, believing not only in Sincerely, RONALD S. DANIELSON, Principal. God but in human beings-in their capacity to grow and to become more than they already are. That is the kind of belief which prompts others to respond with the best that is in them. For all of these reasons, and particularly because of his moral MONMOUTH COUNTY SPANISH AFFAIRS COUNCIL, INC., maturity, I believe that Michael McAndrew contributes significantly Eatontown, N.J., February 26, 1976. to the moral fiber of his community and country. To Whom It May Concern: Sincerely, Mr. Michael P. McAndrew is a very civic minded individual. He is SISTER CHRISTINA PECORARO, O.S.F. an active member of the Board of the Monmouth County Spanish Affairs Council, Inc., and is Chairman of the Education and Welfare BUDGETARY INFORMATION Committee of the Council. The purpose of this Council is to provide This legislation does not provide new budget authority and no esti- multiple services to the Hispanic Community. He has shown immeas- mate or comparison has been received from the Director of the Con- urable compassion for his fellow mankind by acting as a community leader engaged in the betterment of the Hispanic Community. He also gressional Budget Office. has been working very closely with the CYO of The Immaculate Con- OVERSIGHT STATEMENT ception Church. Mr. McAndrew's honesty and integrity are above reproach. The Committee exercises general oversight jurisdiction with respect KAY WOLCOTT, Secretary. to all immigration and nationality matters but no specific oversight is contemplated in this instance. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES, DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, Upon consideration of all the facts in this case, the Committee is of March 4, 1976. the opinion that H.R. 7624 should be enacted and accordingly recom- Congressman JAMES HOWARD, mends that the bill do pass. Washington, D.C. o (Attention David Messing) DEAR MR. MESSING: In reference to our phone conversation of March 3, 1976, regarding the private bill H.R. 7624, I would like to clarify for you that single parent adoptions are legal in the state of New Jersey. H.R. 1278 H.R. 1278 H. R. 7624 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 Jacinto Vazquez Camacho. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in the adminis- tration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jacinto Vazquez Camacho 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 Michael P. McAndrew, a citizen of the United States, may be approved pursuant to section 204 of the Act: Provided, That the natural parents or broth- ers 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.