Sec. 218. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
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Section 245(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(d) ) is amended by inserting or permanent partnership after marriage . Section 245(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(e) ) is amended— in paragraph (1), by inserting or permanent partnership after marriage ; and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: Paragraph
(1)and section 204(g) shall not apply with respect to a permanent partnership if the alien establishes by clear and convincing evidence to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security that the permanent partnership was entered into in good faith and in accordance with section 101(a)(52) and the permanent partnership was not entered into for the purpose of procuring the alien’s admission as an immigrant and no fee or other consideration was given (other than a fee or other consideration to an attorney for assistance in preparation of a lawful petition) for the filing of a petition under section 204(a) or 214(d) with respect to the alien permanent partner. In accordance with regulations, there shall be only one level of administrative appellate review for each alien under the previous sentence. . Section 245(i)(1) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1) ) is amended by inserting or permanent partner after spouse each place it appears. Section 245(j) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(j)) is amended— in paragraph (1)— by inserting or permanent partner after spouse ; and by inserting sons and daughters with and without permanent partners, after daughters, ; and in paragraph (2)— by inserting or permanent partner after spouse ; and by inserting sons and daughters with and without permanent partners, after daughters, . Section 245(l)(1) of such Act is amended by inserting permanent partner, after spouse, .
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Sec. 218
Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
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