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S 150106th CongressSigned into LawSenate

A bill for the relief of Marina Khalina and her son, Albert Mifakhov.

Policy Area: Private Legislation
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 19, 2025
Latest Action Date
Nov 22, 2000

Latest Action

Became Private Law No: 106-15.

Official Summary

Declares two named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act upon payment of the required visa fees.

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Executive Summary

This bill provides relief to two named individuals, Marina Khalina and her son Albert Mifakhov, by declaring that they have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This legal status is recognized upon payment of the required visa fees. The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 106th Congress and has been signed into law as Private Law No: 106-15.

Bottom Line

The bill grants lawful permanent resident status to Marina Khalina and her son, formalizing their immigration status through a private legislative act.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill applies specifically to two individuals, Marina Khalina and Albert Mifakhov.
  • It declares that these individuals were lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • The legal status is contingent upon payment of the required visa fees.
  • The bill was enacted as a private law, indicating it applies only to the named individuals rather than the general public.
Who Benefits?

['Marina Khalina', 'Albert Mifakhov']

Potential Concerns

['The bill does not specify any implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions.', 'As a private law, it may set a precedent for individualized immigration relief, which could have administrative implications.', 'No information is provided on costs or funding related to the processing or enforcement of this relief.']

Political Context

This bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress as a private legislative measure. Private bills are used to address specific cases, often involving immigration or claims against the government, and are not part of broader immigration reform efforts.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['May encourage other individuals to seek private bills for immigration relief.', 'Could impact administrative workload for immigration authorities processing similar cases.', 'Sets a legal precedent for individualized relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a private law, this bill is narrowly focused on specific individuals and does not include broader policy or oversight provisions. Transparency considerations include the limited public impact and the potential administrative implications of individualized immigration relief. No full bill text is available, which limits detailed analysis of implementation details.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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