H.R.3896 - For the relief of Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3896 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives seeking to grant permanent resident status to Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio. The bill waives certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing her to apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status. It also instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to rescind any outstanding removal orders against her.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would allow Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, bypassing standard immigration procedures. This would also reduce the number of immigrant visas available to natives of her country of origin by one. The bill specifically states that her relatives will not receive preferential immigration treatment based on their relationship to her.
Potential Benefits
- Provides an individual with the opportunity to become a permanent resident of the United States.
- Corrects any past injustices related to removal or deportation orders.
- Aligns with humanitarian considerations by offering a path to legal residency.
- Could potentially contribute to the diversity of the U.S. population.
- Addresses a specific case, potentially resolving a unique hardship.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Could be perceived as preferential treatment, potentially undermining the integrity of the immigration system.
- Reduces the number of immigrant visas available to others from the same country.
- May set a precedent for similar individual relief bills, potentially overwhelming the system.
- Could be seen as circumventing established immigration laws and procedures.
- May raise concerns about fairness and equal application of the law.
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Constitutional Alignment
While Congress has broad authority over immigration matters, as established in Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization, this bill raises questions of equal protection under the law. The Fifth Amendment ensures due process and equal protection, and individualized bills like this could be viewed as creating an exception without a clear, justifiable reason applicable to all. However, Congress has historically passed private bills addressing individual immigration cases.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).