August 24, 2026
Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
For the relief of Maria Cordova.
Section 1. Permanent resident status for Maria Cordova
(a) In general
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the (Immigration and Nationality Act), Maria Cordova shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or 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 Maria Cordova enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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 enactment of this Act.
(c) Waivers of grounds for removal or denial of admission
(1) In general
Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Cordova may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for 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) Recission 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 Maria Cordova 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 of issuance of immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status is filed with the appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(e) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers
Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Maria Cordova, 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 aliens’ 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 aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(f) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives
The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Maria Cordova shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.