For the relief of Juana Maria Flores.

This bill gives a specific person, Juana Maria Flores, a path to become a lawful permanent resident (get a green card). It lets her apply for an immigrant visa or adjust her status, even if normal limits or rules would block her. Any past immigration issues on record that would normally cause denial or removal are waived for her, and any removal or deportation orders based on those issues must be canceled. She must apply and pay the required fees within two years of the law taking effect. If she is in the United States before that deadline, she is treated as having been here lawfully for this purpose.

To balance the system, one immigrant visa will be subtracted from the total allowed for people from her country in the current or next fiscal year. Also, this special relief does not give immigration benefits to her parents or siblings just because they are related to her.

Key points

• Who is affected: Juana Maria Flores only; no automatic benefits for her parents or siblings.
• What changes: She can apply for a green card despite past immigration issues; any prior removal orders based on those issues must be rescinded.
• When: She must file within two years after the law is enacted; if she is in the U.S. before that deadline, she is treated as lawfully present for this process.
• System impact: One visa number is deducted from her country’s quota to account for her case.