H.R. 5991: For the relief of Ingrid Encalada Latorre.

This bill, titled "For the relief of Ingrid Encalada Latorre," is designed to grant permanent resident status to an individual named Ingrid Encalada Latorre under specific provisions of U.S. immigration law.

Key Provisions of the Bill

1. Eligibility for Permanent Resident Status

The bill states that Ingrid Encalada Latorre shall be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or to adjust her status to become a lawful permanent resident. This eligibility is granted despite certain existing limitations outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

2. Lawful Entry Consideration

If Ms. Latorre enters the United States before a specified filing deadline, she will be regarded as having lawfully entered and remained in the country. This precondition allows her to apply for adjustment of status as per the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, assuming she meets other eligibility criteria.

3. Waiver of Removal or Inadmissibility Grounds

The bill includes clauses that prevent her removal or denial of admission to the United States based on any prior legal issues recorded with the Department of Homeland Security or the State Department. Specifically:

• Ms. Latorre cannot be removed from the U.S. or denied admission due to issues that exist on the date this bill becomes law.
• The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to cancel any existing orders for her removal or findings of inadmissibility based on the aforementioned grounds.

4. Application Deadline

For the provisions of the bill to take effect, Ms. Latorre must submit her application for the immigrant visa or adjustment of status along with the required fees within two years of the bill's enactment.

5. Reduction of Immigrant Visas

If Ms. Latorre is granted an immigrant visa or permanent residency, the Secretary of State will be required to reduce the total number of immigrant visas available to individuals from her country of birth by one in the current or following fiscal year. This provision is intended to allocate the visa granted to Ms. Latorre as a reduction in the overall cap for her country.

Relevant Companies

None found.