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Permanent Resident Status for Kurdekar Family

This law grants Arpita, Girish, and Vandana Kurdekar the right to apply for permanent resident status in the United States. This means they can legally live and work in the U.S., which is an exception to general immigration rules. It is crucial for them to file their application within two years of the law's enactment.
Key points
Three individuals from the Kurdekar family are granted special eligibility for U.S. permanent residency.
They must apply for permanent residency within two years from January 5, 2023.
The total number of immigrant visas for their country of birth will be reduced by three.
Close relatives (parents, brothers, sisters) of these individuals will not automatically gain immigration rights due to this relationship.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_680
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

For the relief of Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_680.

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 2021-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Three individuals from the Kurdekar family are granted special eligibility for U.S. permanent residency.
  • They must apply for permanent residency within two years from January 5, 2023.
  • The total number of immigrant visas for their country of birth will be reduced by three.
  • Close relatives (parents, brothers, sisters) of these individuals will not automatically gain immigration rights due to this relationship.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Private Law No: 117-3.

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.

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Migration