This bill grants Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk eligibility for permanent resident status in the U.S., provided they meet certain application requirements. The number of available immigrant visas will be reduced by 2 upon approval, and this status does not extend to their family members.
Danny Davis
Representative
IL-7
This bill grants Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk eligibility for permanent resident status in the United States, provided they apply within two years of the bill's enactment and meet all other requirements. Upon approval, the number of available immigrant visas will be reduced by two. This status does not extend any immigration benefits to their family members.
Private Bill Offers Permanent Resident Status to Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk
This bill directly addresses the immigration status of two individuals, Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk, by making them eligible for U.S. permanent residency. The catch? They need to apply within two years of this bill becoming law and, of course, pay all the standard processing fees.
Fast Track to Green Cards?
The legislation lays out a straightforward path: if Melnyk and Gnatyuk get their applications in on time and are approved, they're granted permanent resident status. For these two, it means they're considered to have been here legally all along, provided they were already in the U.S. before the 2 year application deadline. Approval of their applications will also mean a reduction of two available spots in the overall immigrant visa numbers. Section 1 of the bill is very clear that this is a one-time deal just for these two individuals.
Family Matters
One important detail: this bill is strictly for Ruslana and Mykhaylo. The bill explicitly states that no family members (parents, siblings) receive any immigration benefits from this. So, while Melnyk and Gnatyuk could get a green card, their relatives aren't included in this deal.
The Bottom Line
This is a private bill, meaning it's designed to resolve a very specific situation for two specific people. While it offers a path to legal residency for them, it's not changing the bigger picture of immigration policy. It's also worth noting that the bill doesn't specify any additional checks beyond the application and fee payment, which could raise questions about how thoroughly the applicants' backgrounds are vetted before approval.