# What This Bill Does

This is a private bill designed to help one specific person—Rosa Aurora Sabido-Valdivia—become a permanent resident of the United States. Rather than going through the normal immigration process, Congress is essentially making an exception just for her.

Here's what the bill does in practical terms: It allows Rosa Aurora Sabido-Valdivia to apply for permanent residency (a green card) without being blocked by immigration rules that would normally prevent her from getting one. The bill also cancels any existing deportation orders against her and wipes away any immigration violations that are currently on her record. Essentially, it gives her a clean slate and a path to legal permanent residence. She has two years from when this bill becomes law to file her application and pay the necessary fees.

The bill does include a couple of limitations. First, it only applies to problems that existed when the bill was signed into law—any new immigration issues after that point wouldn't be covered. Second, the bill specifies that her relatives (parents, brothers, and sisters) won't get any special immigration benefits just because they're related to her. Finally, when she becomes a permanent resident, the government will reduce by one the number of immigrant visas available to people from her birth country that year, so her admission doesn't increase the total number of people allowed to immigrate.

This type of private bill is relatively rare and typically happens when someone has a compelling personal story or when there are unusual circumstances that Congress believes warrant an exception to standard immigration law.

For the relief of Rosa Aurora Sabido-Valdivia.

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Provides for the relief of Rosa Aurora Sabido-Valdivia.