OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
For the relief of Enrique Soriano and Areli Soriano.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_494.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-01-25.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Enrique and Areli Soriano will be eligible for permanent residency in the U.S., granting them legal living and working rights.
- They must file their application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status within two years of the act's enactment.
- The total number of immigrant visas available to natives of their birth country will be reduced by two.
- Their natural parents, brothers, and sisters will not receive any preferential immigration treatment based on this relationship.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.