This bill, a private relief measure, grants Diego Montoya Bedoya eligibility for lawful permanent resident status in the United States. It specifically overrides certain numerical limitations and general eligibility requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate his path to permanent residency. A crucial provision of the bill waives any existing grounds for his removal from or denial of admission to the United States, based on records held by the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of State. Furthermore, it mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation against him. To benefit from these provisions, Mr. Bedoya must file an application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status and pay the appropriate fees within two years of the bill's enactment. Upon the granting of his permanent residency, the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of his country of birth will be reduced by one. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that his natural parents, brothers, and sisters will not receive any preferential immigration treatment solely due to their relationship with him.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Private Legislation
For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya.
USA119th CongressHR-1763| House
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill, a private relief measure, grants Diego Montoya Bedoya eligibility for lawful permanent resident status in the United States. It specifically overrides certain numerical limitations and general eligibility requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate his path to permanent residency. A crucial provision of the bill waives any existing grounds for his removal from or denial of admission to the United States, based on records held by the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of State. Furthermore, it mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation against him. To benefit from these provisions, Mr. Bedoya must file an application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status and pay the appropriate fees within two years of the bill's enactment. Upon the granting of his permanent residency, the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of his country of birth will be reduced by one. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that his natural parents, brothers, and sisters will not receive any preferential immigration treatment solely due to their relationship with him.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.