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Easier Citizenship for Essential Workers and Their Families.

This bill aims to simplify the process for essential workers and their immediate families to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. It introduces new eligibility criteria, including provisions for those who lost their jobs through no fault of their own or whose relatives died due to COVID-19. The act also includes data privacy protections for applicants and streamlines the appeal process.
Key points
Workers in sectors like healthcare, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and other critical industries may apply for permanent residency.
Parents, spouses, sons, and daughters of eligible essential workers can also apply for status.
New rules for criminal inadmissibility are introduced, excluding certain minor offenses and immigration-status related offenses.
Applicant data is protected from immigration enforcement use, except for identifying deceased individuals.
The bill streamlines the appeal process for denied applications, including federal court review.
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Print number: 117_HR_1909
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Citizenship for Essential Workers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1909.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Workers in sectors like healthcare, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and other critical industries may apply for permanent residency.
  • Parents, spouses, sons, and daughters of eligible essential workers can also apply for status.
  • New rules for criminal inadmissibility are introduced, excluding certain minor offenses and immigration-status related offenses.
  • Applicant data is protected from immigration enforcement use, except for identifying deceased individuals.
  • The bill streamlines the appeal process for denied applications, including federal court review.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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