Sec. 17. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
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Section 245(d) ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(d) ) is amended by inserting or permanent partnership after marriage . Section 245(e) ( 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: 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); 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. The Secretary shall promulgate regulations that provide for only 1 level of administrative appellate review for each alien under subparagraph (A). . Section 245(i)(1)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting , permanent partner, after spouse .
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Sec. 17
Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
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