America's CHILDREN Act: New Paths to Permanent Residency for Graduates
This act aims to simplify the process for young adults who entered the U.S. as children of employment visa holders and graduated from college to obtain permanent residency. It also introduces age-out protections for children awaiting green cards and grants work authorization to dependent children of nonimmigrants. These changes provide greater stability and opportunities for these individuals to build their futures in the United States.
Key points
College graduates who entered the U.S. as dependent children of employment-based nonimmigrants and have been lawfully present for at least 10 years can apply for permanent resident status.
New rules for determining a child's age in immigration processes are introduced to prevent them from 'aging out' of eligibility for a green card.
Dependent children of nonimmigrants with approved employment-based petitions will be authorized to work in the U.S.
The act allows for the retention of priority dates from earlier petitions, potentially speeding up the permanent residency process for many families.
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