For the relief of Godfrey Oliver Wade.
Creates a path for Godfrey Oliver Wade to seek permanent residence despite specified immigration grounds.
In the House Judiciary Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Immigration law sets rules for who can enter the United States and become a permanent resident. This bill would let Godfrey Oliver Wade apply for permanent residence despite certain recorded immigration grounds and would require certain outstanding removal orders against him to be rescinded. It sets a two-year application deadline and does not extend immigration benefits to his natural parents or siblings.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Make Wade eligible for permanent residence
Godfrey Oliver Wade would be eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, notwithstanding specified limits in immigration law. If he enters the United States before the application deadline, the bill would treat him as having entered and remained lawfully, if he otherwise qualifies for adjustment of status.
- Set aside specified immigration grounds
Certain grounds for removal, denial of admission, or ineligibility for permanent residence that appear in specified government records on the date of enactment could not be used against Wade. The Secretary of Homeland Security would have to rescind any outstanding removal or deportation order, or related finding, based on those grounds.
- Require an application within two years
Wade would have to file an immigrant visa or adjustment-of-status application and pay the required fees within two years after enactment. If he receives an immigrant visa or permanent residence, the Secretary of State would direct a reduction of one immigrant visa number for people born in the same country, during the current or next fiscal year.
- Limit immigration benefits for Wade’s relatives
Wade’s natural parents, brothers, and sisters would receive no immigration right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act solely because of their relationship to him.
The practical difference is that Wade could seek permanent residence even where specified immigration-law grounds or existing removal orders would otherwise be an obstacle. The bill also limits how that relief affects visa numbers and makes clear that it would not extend immigration benefits to his close family members.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Jr.Referred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026JUDICIARY NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
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