H.R. 5991

119 HR 5991 IH: For the relief of Ingrid Encalada Latorre.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-11-07
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 V  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 5991  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   November 7, 2025   Mr. Neguse  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on the Judiciary    A BILL
For the relief of Ingrid Encalada Latorre.
1.
Permanent resident status for Ingrid Encalada Latorre
(a)
In General
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the  Immigration and Nationality Act , Ingrid Encalada Latorre shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
(b)
Adjustment of Status
If Ingrid Encalada Latorre enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the  Immigration and Nationality Act  as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c)
Waiver of grounds for removal or denial of admission or adjustment of status
(1)
In general
Notwithstanding sections 212(a), 237(a), and 240B of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ingrid Encalada Latorre may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for adjustment of status or lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2)
Rescission of outstanding order of removal
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Ingrid Encalada Latorre by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1).
(d)
Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees
Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e)
Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ingrid Encalada Latorre, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the  Immigration and Nationality Act  or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.