H.R. 5418: For the relief of Blanca Martinez.

This bill proposes to provide specific immigration relief to an individual named Blanca Martinez. Below are the key provisions outlined in the bill:

Permanent Resident Status for Blanca Martinez

1. General Eligibility

The bill states that notwithstanding general immigration laws, Blanca Martinez would be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of her status to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. This applies as long as she files the necessary application.

2. Adjustment of Status

If Blanca Martinez enters the United States before a specified deadline and meets other eligibility criteria, she would be considered to have lawfully entered and could adjust her status as a permanent resident as of the date when this bill is enacted.

3. Waiver of Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission

• General Provision: The bill specifies that Blanca Martinez would not be removed from the U.S., denied entry, or found ineligible for permanent residence based on any existing grounds for removal or denial that are noted in Department of Homeland Security records on the enactment date of this bill.
• Rescission of Orders: It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to repeal any current orders of removal or findings of inadmissibility against her that relate to the grounds mentioned above.

4. Deadline for Application and Fees

The eligibility for applying for an immigrant visa or adjusting status is contingent upon Blanca Martinez submitting her application and fees within two years following the enactment of this bill.

5. Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number

If an immigrant visa or permanent residence is granted to Blanca Martinez, the Secretary of State is instructed to decrease the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of her home country by one in the current or next fiscal year.

6. Denial of Preferential Treatment for Family

The bill specifies that Blanca Martinez's natural parents, siblings, and brothers and sisters will not receive any immigration benefits or preferential treatment due to their relationship with her under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Relevant Companies

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