For the relief of Ingrid Encalada Latorre.

This bill provides a pathway to lawful permanent resident status specifically for Ingrid Encalada Latorre, overriding certain grounds for removal and inadmissibility that would otherwise apply under existing immigration laws. It aims to grant relief to this individual by allowing her to adjust her immigration status and remain in the United States legally, despite any previous immigration violations or removal orders.

The bill makes Ingrid Encalada Latorre eligible for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident upon filing an application and appropriate fees within 2 years of enactment. It rescinds any outstanding orders of removal or deportation against her and prevents her from being removed, denied admission, or considered ineligible for adjustment of status based on certain grounds in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill also deems her to have entered and remained lawfully in the U.S. if she enters before the filing deadline. Upon granting permanent residence, the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of her birth country will be reduced by one.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State are responsible for implementing this bill. The Secretary of Homeland Security must rescind any outstanding orders against Ingrid Encalada Latorre, while the Secretary of State is required to reduce the immigrant visa numbers for her birth country. Ingrid Encalada Latorre must comply with the requirement to file an application for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa, along with appropriate fees, within 2 years after the date of enactment. There are no specific funding mechanisms or reporting requirements outlined in the bill.

The direct beneficiary of this bill is Ingrid Encalada Latorre, who gains a clear path to lawful permanent resident status. The administrative burden appears minimal, primarily affecting the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State in processing her case and adjusting visa allocations. The expected outcome is the legalization of Ingrid Encalada Latorre's status in the United States. There is a minor impact on the availability of immigrant visas for her country of birth, as one visa will be deducted from the annual allocation. No specific cost estimates or sunset provisions are included in the bill.

This private bill operates within the framework of U.S. immigration law, specifically modifying the application of various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act for this individual case. It relies on Congress's plenary power over immigration matters to create an exception to general immigration rules. The bill does not appear to preempt state or local laws, as immigration is primarily a federal matter. There are no explicit provisions for judicial review, suggesting that standard administrative and judicial review processes for immigration matters would apply.

The primary constitutional concern with this bill is the potential violation of the Equal Protection Clause, as it provides special treatment to one individual that is not available to others in similar situations. Implementation challenges are minimal but include ensuring that Ingrid Encalada Latorre is aware of and complies with the application deadline. The cost implications appear to be negligible. Unintended consequences could include setting a precedent for using private bills to circumvent immigration laws, potentially encouraging more such bills in the future. Opposition arguments may focus on the fairness of granting special status to one individual while others in similar circumstances do not receive the same benefit, and concerns about undermining the integrity of the immigration system.