For the relief of Godfrey Oliver Wade.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10720, would allow Godfrey Oliver Wade to apply for and receive permanent resident status in the United States. It would exempt him from certain standard immigration rules and waive any grounds for removal or denial of admission that are currently in his record. If he enters the U.S. before filing his application, he would be considered to have entered lawfully.
The bill affects Godfrey Oliver Wade directly by providing a pathway to permanent residency. It also specifies that his natural parents, brothers, and sisters would not receive any immigration benefits based on their relationship to him. The bill requires Mr. Wade to file his application and pay any necessary fees within two years of the law being enacted.
Introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Everton Blair, this bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by the House, then by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10720 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10720, would allow Godfrey Oliver Wade to apply for and receive permanent resident status in the United States. It would exempt him from certain standard immigration rules and waive any grounds for removal or denial of admission that are currently in his record. If he enters the U.S. before filing his application, he would be considered to have entered lawfully. The bill affects Godfrey Oliver Wade directly by providing a pathway to permanent residency. It also specifies that his natural parents, brothers, and sisters would not receive any immigration benefits based on their relationship to him. The bill requires Mr. Wade to file his application and pay any necessary fees within two years of the law being enacted. Introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Everton Blair, this bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by the House, then by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10720 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10720 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10720?
- H.R. 10720 was sponsored by Rep. Everton Blair [D-GA13] (Democrat-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10720?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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