Green Card Bill That Would Help Millions, H-1B Holders Renewed
Summary
Senator Alex Padilla has reintroduced a bill to update an old immigration rule so more immigrants can apply for green cards. The bill would let people who have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least seven years apply for permanent residency if they meet other requirements.Key Facts
- The bill updates the Registry provision, part of U.S. immigration law from 1929.
- The current eligibility date in the law is set to 1972, making it hard for many immigrants to qualify.
- The proposed change allows immigrants who have lived in the U.S. continuously for seven years to apply for a green card.
- More than 8 million people could become eligible, including Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, and some H-1B visa holders.
- Senator Alex Padilla is a California Democrat and the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee.
- The bill is a response to increased deportations and immigration restrictions under President Trump’s administration.
- Republicans control the Senate and many oppose broader immigration legalization without stricter border controls.
- The bill faces a tough path in Congress due to political divisions.
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