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Citizenship for Essential Workers: New Path to Permanent Residency

This act aims to simplify the process for essential workers in the U.S. to obtain permanent residency, including their families. It also introduces changes to criminal history rules and appeal procedures, making the process fairer and more accessible for those who served in critical sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key points
Eligibility for permanent residency for workers in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, transportation, retail, construction, and other fields deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provisions for essential workers' families, including parents, spouses, and children, to also apply for permanent residency.
Revisions to criminal inadmissibility grounds, allowing for waivers for certain offenses, with discretion for humanitarian or public interest reasons.
Protections for workers against adverse actions by employers when requesting documents to support their residency applications.
Confidentiality of application information, preventing its use for immigration enforcement, except for identifying deceased individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3043
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2023-05-02
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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 118_HR_3043.

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 2023-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eligibility for permanent residency for workers in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, transportation, retail, construction, and other fields deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Provisions for essential workers' families, including parents, spouses, and children, to also apply for permanent residency.
  • Revisions to criminal inadmissibility grounds, allowing for waivers for certain offenses, with discretion for humanitarian or public interest reasons.
  • Protections for workers against adverse actions by employers when requesting documents to support their residency applications.
  • Confidentiality of application information, preventing its use for immigration enforcement, except for identifying deceased individuals.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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