Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2005

Summary

Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2005 - Authorizes naturalization without regard to specified Immigration and Nationality Act requirements for an alien or noncitizen national of the United States who: (1) served honorably in a combat zone designated in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom; and (2) if separated from such service, was not separated except under honorable conditions. Prohibits imposition of any Federal or State naturalization fee. Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings. Retains immediate relative status for the alien wife, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen who died from injury or disease incurred while serving honorably in such combat zone. States that an application for status adjustment by the alien wife, child, or parent of an alien member of the Armed Forces who was granted service-related posthumous citizenship based upon service in such zone may be adjudicated as if the death had not occurred. Treats the spouse, child, or parent of a lawful permanent resident who was granted service-related posthumous citizenship based upon service in such zone as a valid petitioner for immediate relative status. Permits such aliens to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status. Waives specified grounds of inadmissibility for surviving spouses, children, and parents granted posthumous benefits under this Act. Authorizes the naturalization of surviving spouses, children, or parents of U.S. citizens who die in Operation Iraqi Freedom and states that no prior residence or specified physical presence in the United States shall be required. Gives priority to the naturalization applications referenced in this Act.

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Timeline

1. 8 February 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 February 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 March 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 8 February 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 February 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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