Victor Chukwueke 's visa expires after he returns to the US for treatment of face tumors . He decides to attend an American medical school that requires him to have a green card . A Michigan senator introduces a private bill to grant him a green card . Before coming to the United States at age 15 , Chukwueke lived in the southeastern Nigeria town of Ovim . In a rare act , Congress passes the bill this time .
Victor Chukwueke 's visa expires after he returns to the US for treatment of face tumors . He decides to attend an American medical school that requires him to have a green card . A Michigan senator introduces a private bill to grant him a green card . In a rare act , Congress passes the bill this time .