arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Facilitating Permanent Residency for Vitaly and Yuliya Stepanov

This bill aims to simplify the process for Vitaly Stepanov and Yuliya Stepanova to obtain permanent resident status in the United States. It allows them to apply for a green card, even if previous legal obstacles existed. This is a specific solution for these two individuals and does not affect general immigration rules for other citizens.
Key points
Vitaly Stepanov and Yuliya Stepanova are eligible for permanent residency in the U.S., overriding some standard immigration requirements.
Any prior grounds for their removal or denial of admission to the U.S. will be waived.
They must file their application for permanent residency within 2 years of the bill's enactment.
The bill does not grant any special immigration rights to their parents, brothers, or sisters.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6822
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2022-02-22
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

For the relief of Vitaly Stepanov and Yuliya Stepanova.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6822.

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 2022-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Vitaly Stepanov and Yuliya Stepanova are eligible for permanent residency in the U.S., overriding some standard immigration requirements.
  • Any prior grounds for their removal or denial of admission to the U.S. will be waived.
  • They must file their application for permanent residency within 2 years of the bill's enactment.
  • The bill does not grant any special immigration rights to their parents, brothers, or sisters.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law