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Venezuelan Adjustment Act: Facilitating Permanent Residency for Venezuelans

This act aims to simplify the process for Venezuelan nationals who entered the U.S. before the end of 2021 and have maintained continuous presence to obtain permanent resident status. This means eligible Venezuelans can apply for a green card, impacting their life stability and legal employment opportunities in the United States.
Key points
Allows Venezuelans to apply for permanent residency if they entered the U.S. before December 31, 2021, and have been continuously present for at least one year.
Applicants for permanent residency may receive work authorization while their application is pending.
The act provides for the cancellation of prior deportation orders for individuals granted permanent residency under its provisions.
Certain grounds for inadmissibility to the U.S. will not apply when considering applications, simplifying the process.
Individuals convicted of aggravated felonies or involved in persecution are not eligible for the program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7854
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Venezuelan Adjustment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7854.

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 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows Venezuelans to apply for permanent residency if they entered the U.S. before December 31, 2021, and have been continuously present for at least one year.
  • Applicants for permanent residency may receive work authorization while their application is pending.
  • The act provides for the cancellation of prior deportation orders for individuals granted permanent residency under its provisions.
  • Certain grounds for inadmissibility to the U.S. will not apply when considering applications, simplifying the process.
  • Individuals convicted of aggravated felonies or involved in persecution are not eligible for the program.
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. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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