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Easier Path to Permanent Residency for Long-Term US Residents.

This bill makes it easier for individuals who have lived in the U.S. for at least 7 years to apply for permanent residency. It changes the previous rules that required entry before specific dates to a more flexible criterion based on the length of stay. This allows more people who have long lived and worked in the United States to regularize their legal status.
Key points
Changes the entry date requirement to a 7-year residency requirement before application.
Expands eligibility for permanent residency to long-term residents.
Provisions take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2468
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2025-07-28