For the relief of Blanca Martinez.

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (Democratic-MA)September 16, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Lets Blanca Martinez become a permanent U.S. resident.

This bill would let one specific person, Blanca Martinez, become a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. It would clear up any past issues that might stop her and cancel any orders for her to leave the country. A consequence is that it would also reduce one immigrant visa slot for people from her home country.

What Would Change

Today, Blanca Martinez is likely ineligible for lawful permanent resident status under current immigration law and could face removal from the U.S. If this bill passes, she would become eligible for permanent residency. Certain reasons for her removal or denial of admission would be waived, and any outstanding removal orders against her would be canceled. This would allow her to live permanently in the U.S., provided she applies within 2 years and pays the required fees.

Key Provisions

Lets Blanca Martinez apply for lawful permanent resident status, overriding certain immigration rules.
Considers Blanca Martinez to have entered and stayed in the U.S. lawfully if she applies by the deadline.
Waives specific reasons that would normally prevent Blanca Martinez from being removed or denied admission to the U.S.
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel any existing orders for Blanca Martinez to be removed or deported.
Requires Blanca Martinez to file her application and pay fees within 2 years after the bill becomes law.
Reduces the total number of immigrant visas for people from Blanca Martinez's country of birth by one.

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For the relief of Blanca Martinez.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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