Green Card Access Expanded: Registry Eligibility for 7-Year US Residents.
This bill updates the rules for long-term residents seeking lawful permanent status (Green Card) through the "Registry" provision. It removes outdated historical cutoff dates. The new rule allows any individual who entered the United States at least 7 years before applying to seek legalization of their immigration status.
Key points
Allows long-term residents who have lived in the US for at least 7 years to apply for a Green Card (permanent residency).
Eliminates fixed, decades-old cutoff dates, significantly expanding the pool of eligible applicants.
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