United States · Immigration54
Special Legislative Immigration Relief (Private Bills)
In rare cases, Congress passes a private law granting immigration relief to a specific named individual or family. This is a last resort, not an application category.
Restricted eligibility · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
People with extraordinary circumstances and no other remedy, whose case a member of Congress agrees to sponsor.
Private bills are exceedingly rare and entirely discretionary; most are never enacted.
Common problems
Last resort
A private bill is not a substitute for ordinary relief; pursue every standard option first with qualified counsel.