Special Immigration Bill Grants Permanent Residency Eligibility to One Person: Valent Kolami Must Apply Within Two Years

This legislation, a private bill aimed at a single individual, establishes a specific pathway for Valent Kolami to gain lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. Essentially, the bill carves out an exception to the standard immigration rules, making Kolami eligible for an immigrant visa or status adjustment even though they might not meet the usual numerical limits set by Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The VIP Pass to Permanent Residency

Think of this as a legislative fast-track. For Kolami, the bill bypasses the standard quota system that makes many people wait years for a visa number to become available. If Kolami files the right application under Section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, they are now eligible. This is a huge deal because it eliminates the uncertainty and long wait times associated with the standard immigration process. It’s a clear resolution to a complex personal immigration issue.

The Two-Year Clock and Legal Entry Status

There are two critical time-sensitive provisions here. First, if Valent Kolami enters the U.S. before the application deadline, the bill treats them as if they entered and remained legally from the moment this law is enacted. This means they can immediately apply to adjust their status to a permanent resident under Section 245 of the Act without worrying about previous entry issues, which often trip people up in the standard process.

However, this special eligibility comes with a hard deadline: Kolami must file their application—either for the immigrant visa or the status adjustment—and pay all required fees within two years of the Act becoming law. Miss that window, and this legislative relief expires. This puts the onus entirely on Kolami to act quickly and diligently, ensuring all paperwork and fees are submitted correctly and on time to lock in the benefit.

Why This Matters Outside of Kolami’s Case

For the rest of us, this bill is mostly procedural. It’s a classic example of a private bill used to address an individual’s specific circumstances when the general law doesn't provide a solution. While it technically allocates a visa slot outside the standard numerical queue, the impact on the overall immigration system is negligible. The bill also includes a standard requirement to track its budgetary impact, ensuring compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, which is just part of the necessary bureaucratic housekeeping.