Path to Permanent Residency for Long-Term Young Residents (Dream Act 2023)
This Act establishes a conditional path to lawful permanent residency for individuals who were brought to the U.S. as children and have resided here long-term. To achieve full permanent resident status, applicants must meet specific educational, military, or employment requirements, and pass thorough security and background checks. Crucially, the law also restores the ability of states to determine residency for higher education benefits, potentially allowing these individuals access to in-state tuition rates.
Key points
Creates an 8-year conditional permanent resident status for young immigrants ("Dreamers") who meet continuous presence and educational criteria.
Requires completion of higher education, military service, or 3 years of employment to remove the condition and obtain a full Green Card.
Repeals federal restrictions, allowing states to offer in-state tuition rates for higher education to these residents.
Application information is protected and generally cannot be used for immigration enforcement purposes (except for national security or fraud).
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