February 25, 2025
Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
For the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Permanent residence status for Vichai Sae Tung
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fees.
(b) Reduction of number of available visas
Upon the granting of permanent residence to Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)).