For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya.
Introduced on February 27, 2025 by Pablo José Hernández
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AI Summary
This bill is for one person, Diego Montoya Bedoya. It allows him to apply for a U.S. green card. It also says he cannot be removed or kept out of the country based on issues already in government records on the day the bill becomes law, and any past removal or deportation orders against him must be canceled. If he is already in the U.S. before the deadline, he will be treated as having entered and stayed lawfully for the purpose of getting permanent residence.
He must file his application and pay the required fees within two years after the bill becomes law. After his green card is granted, the State Department will reduce the total number of visas for people from his birth country by one, either in the current or next fiscal year. This bill does not give immigration benefits to his parents, brothers, or sisters.
- Who is affected: Only Diego Montoya Bedoya
- What changes: Lets him apply for a green card, cancels past removal orders, and blocks denial based on current records; no benefits for his parents or siblings; reduces visa numbers by one after approval
- When: Effective upon becoming law; application must be filed within two years