President. I am introducing today a private relief bill for Romeo and Grace Manabat. This couple are being threatened with deportation because they were married when they immigrated to the United States. Romeo was allowed to immigrate to this country under the second preferenceas an unmarried son of a legally admitted resident alien. During the delay between his application and the date Romeo was allowed to immigrate he and Grace were married. Romeo entered the United States in 1980. Grace followed shortly afterward. Their resident status is now being challenged. however. because they were married at the time of their entry. Many members of both of their families have immigrated to the United States. Romeo and Grace have provided valuable contributions to their community. They have proven to be hardworking. and. in fact. provide support for Romeos father.
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