LEGAL PATHWAY

An immigrant will qualify for lawful permanent residence status (green card) if they have lived in the US continuously for at least seven years before having filed such an application and are of good moral character, according to a Bill introduced by US Senator Alex Padilla.

This Bill - The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 would update the existing Registry statute accordingly to enable such eligibility. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ben Ray Luján and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin.

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