Bill · H.R. 10720· House(119-HR-10720)
For the relief of Godfrey Oliver Wade.
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Everton Blair
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is introduced for the relief of Godfrey Oliver Wade. It makes him eligible for an immigrant visa or the adjustment of his status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The legislation waives certain grounds for removal or denial of admission based on records existing on the date of enactment. It also requires the Secretary of State to reduce the total number of available immigrant visas for natives of his birth country by one. Finally, it denies preferential immigration treatment to his natural parents, brothers, and sisters based on their relationship to him.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+2
The bill grants legal permanent residency to a specific immigrant, though it slightly reduces visa numbers for his country of birth.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+2
The bill provides a specific individual with a direct pathway to lawful permanent resident status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a) and Section 1(b) make Godfrey Oliver Wade eligible for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident, and allow him to be considered as having entered and remained lawfully if he enters before the filing deadline. This benefits Mr. Wade by granting him a clear path to legal residency.
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Section 1(c)(1) and Section 1(c)(2) prevent Godfrey Oliver Wade from being removed or denied admission based on records from the Department of Homeland Security or Department of State on the enactment date, and order the rescission of any outstanding removal orders. This benefits Mr. Wade by protecting him from deportation using past recorded grounds.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 1(e) requires the Secretary of State to reduce the total number of available immigrant visas for natives of the country of the alien's birth by one. This could be considered a negative outcome or burden for other individuals from that same country who are waiting for an immigrant visa.
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Section 1(f) states that the natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Godfrey Oliver Wade shall not be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act by virtue of their relationship to him. This denies his family members preferential immigration treatment.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House