A bill will amend the Immigration Act of 1929, allowing immigrants who have lived in the U.S. continuously for seven years to qualify for lawful permanent resident status. This change aims to benefit DACA recipients and those with temporary protective status. The proposal emerges amid the expiration of TPS deals and increasing deportation efforts targeting those with humanitarian parole. Approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants lack paths to legal status despite their contributions and rootedness in American society. However, the Republican-controlled Congress shows little interest in immigration reforms.
Roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States today, yet most have no way to earn permanent legal status. The overwhelming majority of these undocumented immigrants have established roots in the U.S. They work in essential jobs and pay taxes.
The Immigration Act of 1929 would be amended so some immigrants may qualify for lawful permanent resident status if they have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least seven years.
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