American Dream and Promise Act: Path to Permanent Residency for Young Immigrants
This act aims to allow young individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children, and certain individuals with temporary protected status, to apply for permanent residency. It introduces a conditional permanent resident status, which can be converted to unconditional permanent residency upon meeting specific educational, military, or employment requirements. The act seeks to provide stability and opportunities for these groups, while also setting clear rules and requirements, including those related to criminal history and national security.
Key points
Young immigrants who entered the U.S. as children can apply for conditional permanent resident status if they meet specific educational criteria and have no serious criminal issues.
Individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) can apply for permanent residency if they meet continuous presence requirements and have no serious criminal issues.
Upon fulfilling additional requirements (e.g., higher education, military service, employment), conditional permanent resident status can be converted to unconditional permanent residency.
The act provides for fee exemptions for applicants facing financial hardship, those who are young, in foster care, or with severe chronic disabilities.
It establishes mechanisms for protecting applicants' personal information, prohibiting its use for immigration enforcement purposes, except for national security or fraud-related cases.
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